Nerlens Noel torn ACL done for season

**ajcorleone** · 02-13-2013, 02:38 PM

A shame he was fun to watch.And I love the throwback Kid N Play haircut

Nerlens Noel, the projected first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and the indisputable best player for the Kentucky Wildcats, was in agony beneath the basket. He clutched at his left knee, everything suddenly and painfully in doubt – for him and for his team.

Nerlens Noel grimaces after his injury on Tuesday. (AP)That jarring development overshadowed Florida's 69-52 whipping of Kentucky. When Noel went down, the outcome of the game – which was already decided – became secondary.
Really, the outcome of Kentucky's season is secondary, although the injury increases the chances of the 17-7 Wildcats missing the NCAA tournament. The greater issue is Noel's future, and the way it is put at risk by a system that forced him to play college ball for a year instead of going straight into the NBA draft.

**mrveggieman** · 02-13-2013, 02:41 PM

So sad to hear this happen to such a good young man. I think he will leave school anyway still gets drafted in the lottery similiar to what happen with Willis McGahee a few years ago in football.

**ajcorleone** · 02-13-2013, 02:44 PM

He still need to add soem body muscle he is a lean young man.But I can see him going and still getting drafted high.He was rated #1 but someone will take him high if he goes

**bdoody42** · 02-13-2013, 03:07 PM

Anyone think any chance he returns for a second year?

**BigBaller23** · 02-13-2013, 07:11 PM

^ Coming from a UK fan.. I hope so!!!!

**bdoody42** · 02-14-2013, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by BigBaller23

^ Coming from a UK fan.. I hope so!!!!

I just don't see him as a guy who was going to school for the education. I imagine he will fall a couple spots in the draft.

**cavsfan** · 02-14-2013, 10:44 AM

He might come back to prove that he is ok from this injury and if he is his draft position will be #1 again I think. I would fear this yr. how low he would drop in the draft I know somebody would take him but when would be my worry a lottery pick or a 18th pick bc of the injury thats a lot of money to give up.

**mrveggieman** · 02-14-2013, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by bdoody42

Anyone think any chance he returns for a second year?

Not a snowman's chance in he

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**BigBaller23** · 02-14-2013, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by cavsfan

He might come back to prove that he is ok from this injury and if he is his draft position will be #1 again I think. I would fear this yr. how low he would drop in the draft I know somebody would take him but when would be my worry a lottery pick or a 18th pick bc of the injury thats a lot of money to give up.

Andrew Wiggins of Huntington Prep will be the number one pick next year whether Noel or anyone else projected lottery enters or not.