Kansas Basketball: Draft Day scenarios for former Jayhawks

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 31: Malik Newman #14 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts in the first half against the Villanova Wildcats during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal at the Alamodome on March 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Four former Kansas Basketball players could be drafted

There is a chance all four Jayhawks find new homes in the NBA city that drafted them. That would be quite a remarkable feat. Each of them have enough talent to be given a chance.

Depending on where you look, you will see on average, three Jayhawks being picked. The issue, they are never the same three. For this reason, it could mean exactly what was stated before. They are all good enough to play at some further capacity.

Fans didn’t get to see much of Billy Preston this year, as he eventually left the school due to the lingering FBI investigation. He was the No.1 prospect for the Jayhawks for a reason, however. Preston was likely just a one-year player anyway.

Svi Mykhailiuk became a heck of a multi-tool player his senior year. That alone may not be enough to get him drafted, but his ability to shoot from beyond the arc definitely is. Put those two together, you’ve got yourself a fine basketball career.

Malik Newman was one of the best second-half players in the country. He wasn’t a player many teams were paying attention to until he started doing his thing as the season wore on. He has all the tools to compete for a spot on the team. Perhaps even turn into a star.

Devonte’ Graham carried this past seasons’ team on his back. The Jayhawks reached their 14th consecutive conference title without him. He’s a true leader and a true fighter, he has the work ethic and drive to be an NBA guard for a decade.

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