In a stunning and unexpected development, the University of Kentucky has surged to the front of the race for one of the most coveted guards in the upcoming NBA Draft — a player long rumored to be at the top of the Boston Celtics’ wishlist. The twist comes in the wake of a major update involving rising star Brandon Garrison, which appears to have shifted the balance of draft strategy and shaken up front office war rooms across the league.
Sources close to the situation reveal that Kentucky’s aggressive recruitment push and recent roster maneuvers have placed them in prime position to land the Celtics’ “most wanted” guard — a dynamic, two-way playmaker whose skillset mirrors what Boston has reportedly been scouting for months. This comes just days after Garrison’s unexpected decision to either delay his draft entry or pivot toward another program, depending on which insider you believe.
Garrison’s decision created a ripple effect throughout the NCAA and NBA circles, forcing teams to pivot quickly. The Celtics, who had eyed Garrison as a foundational pick, are now scrambling to reevaluate their draft board. Meanwhile, Kentucky has capitalized on the chaos, offering a fast-track development path and national exposure that could ultimately lure the guard away from NBA ambitions — at least temporarily.
Recruiting insiders are calling it one of the boldest moves Kentucky has made in recent years, with some even suggesting the program is trying to reestablish its dominance as a launchpad for NBA-caliber talent. The move is being hailed by some fans as genius, while others—particularly Celtics loyalists—are calling it a total hijack of Boston’s plans.
With draft night quickly approaching and uncertainty swirling around several top prospects, this dramatic shift has added another layer of tension and intrigue to an already unpredictable draft season. As one scout put it: “The game has changed overnight — and Kentucky just threw the first punch.”
Now all eyes are on the next move: Will the Celtics make a trade to climb higher in the draft? Will the guard in question officially commit to Kentucky? Or is this just the beginning of a deeper draft-day power struggle?
