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Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: 3 reasons Mohamed Bamba picks the Wildcats

By Frank Spencer

Mar 26, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds High School All-American center Mohamed Bamba (11) poses for a photo during the 2017 McDonalds All American Game Portrait Day at Chicago Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds High School All-American center Mohamed Bamba (11) poses for a photo during the 2017 McDonalds All American Game Portrait Day at Chicago Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All-American East center Mohamed Bamba (11) dunks during the 40th Annual McDonald’s High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Elite Exposure to NBA Executives

The goal for all basketball players is to make it to the NBA. The opinions of most experts seem to think that no matter what, Bamba has insured himself a lottery pick in he 2018 NBA Draft.

There isn’t another team in the land that gives players the best chance to make it to the league than Kentucky. That’s a simple fact. There are more Kentucky players currently on NBA rosters than any other school. Obviously, the level of recruiting going on in Lexington has something to do with that. But, there has to be some sort of development going on at the Joe Craft Center in order for NBA Executives to hold a magnifying class over the program and its players and coaches.

If Bamba wants his best chance to win games, be exposed to some of the best talent every single day, and get the ultimate goal, then Kentucky will be his choice.

There’s no other coach in college hoops that encourages players reaching for their dreams. That’s just what John Calipari does. And Bamba wants that. Every top recruit wants that.

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