Kentucky guard Brandon Boston Jr. declares for 2021 NBA Draft

Kentucky freshman Brandon Boston Jr. is declaring for the draft and will sign with an agent, per Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report. Boston made the announcement on his Instagram page.

Boston is regarded as a potential first-round selection. He’s currently ranked No. 34 on ESPN’s Best Available list, with ESPN’s Jonathan Givony projecting Boston as a shot-maker and secondary creator at the NBA level. The 6-foot-7 Boston possesses a nearly 7-foot wingspan, which could make him a defensive asset if he bulks up.

In his lone college season, Boston averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists but shot just 35.5% overall and 30% on 100 three-point attempts. He started 23 of 25 games for the Wildcats, who finished the season with a 9-16 mark.

Boston scored a season-high 21 points against South Carolina in Kentucky’s last regular-season game but was held scoreless in 23 minutes by Mississippi State during the SEC Tournament.