Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe withdraws from NBA Draft
Lowe broke the news on Instagram, stating, 'Can't miss out on this opportunity.'
He comes to Lexington with two years of eligibility remaining. Last season, as a sophomore, he averaged a team-high 16.8 ppg, 5.5 assists per game, and 4.2 rebounds.
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'Jaland is an incredibly explosive, playmaking, veteran point guard,' Pope said. 'He's a great kid who has a tremendous work ethic and, most importantly, loves this game and wants nothing more than to win,' said head coach Mark Pope.
Lowe is projected to make a direct impact next season with the Cats.
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