Nerlens Noel

Injured Kentucky Forward Looks Ahead To NBA Draft

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:58:49 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Nerlens Noel continues to take small steps toward returning to the court following surgery on his left knee.

He's shed his crutches and exercising without a knee brace. Though he wouldn't specify want types of exercises, it's all all signs his recovery is ahead of schedule - and each stride is important with the NBA draft looming.

Nerlens Noel Leaving UK Early To Enter NBA Draft

WUKY Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:16:29 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel has announced he will forego his sophomore season and enter his name in this year's NBA Draft.

A release from UK Athletics says after talking it over with family, and Coach John Calipari, Noel decided to put his name in for the draft. Noel is projected by most experts to be a top five first round pick.

UK's Noel Out For The Season

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:22:53 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee.

Noel tore his ACL on Tuesday night when No. 25 Kentucky lost at Florida. An MRI on Wednesday revealed the injury.

The 6-foot-10 forward will have surgery in the two or three weeks. The projected recovery period is six to eight months.