NBA Draft prospects to watch for Duke vs. Kentucky

The Duke Blue Devils and Kentucky Wildcats meet tonight in one of college basketball’s best rivalries.

The matchup is always loaded with future NBA players, and tonight is no different. Here are some of the top NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on in the action:

Flagg, the projected top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has impressed in two games but has yet to realize the level of competition Kentucky will bring.

At 1.90 meters tall, he collected 31 points, 18 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and three blocks in just 54 minutes of play.

As good as Flagg was, projected lottery winger Knueppel was even more offensive, averaging an incredible 18.5 points to two.

He is shooting 57% overall and 50% from distance so far, showing a high basketball IQ and great feel for the game.

Maluach, a 7-foot center who made a name for himself over the summer as one of the youngest Olympians, has had some interesting games with the Blue Devils.

He posted a 6-point, 3-block game against Main and an 11-point, 14-rebound performance against Army.

There’s no doubt he’s a versatile big man – averaging 8.5 points on 70% shooting and adding 10 boards. He will be one to keep an eye on in terms of the skill jump at Kentucky.

After two seasons at Oklahoma, Oweh transferred to Kentucky in hopes of increasing his reputation and standing at the university. And so far he has done both.

In some games, the 1.90 meter tall guard averaged 15.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals. Most importantly, he’s shooting 43% from three (up from 37% last season) while doubling his attempts.

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