Podcast: How will NBA Draft play out for KU Jayhawks Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun?

By Blair Kerkhoff

June 22, 2022 1:58 PM

University of Kansas basketball stars Ochai Agbaji, left, and Christian Braun sign autographs at East High School. Wichita was the first stop of the state-wide barnstorming tour for the Kansas men’s basketball national championship team. Because of recent NCAA policy changes, all 18 players on the 2021-22 KU team — not just the graduating seniors — were eligible to participate on the tour. (April 23, 2022) Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle

The NBA Draft has arrived, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear the names called Thursday night of a pair of Kanasas Jayhawks who played high school basketball in the Kansas City area.

Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun helped KU win the NCAA championship in April. They take center stage once again in Thursday’s draft. Agbaji is widely seen as a first-round selection, while Braun is viewed as a late-first or second-round pick.

KU beat writer Gary Bedore breaks down the Kansas players’ draft prospects. After a short intermission, you’ll hear from a KU player who won’t get drafted, Jalen Wilson. He recently announced his intention to return to KU.

NBA Draft first-round players from Kansas under Bill Self:

2020: Udoke Azubuike

2017: Josh Jackson

2015: Kelly Oubre

2014: Andrew Wiggins

2014: Joel Embiid

2013: Ben McLemore

2012: Thomas Robinson

2011: Markieff Morris

2011: Marcus Morris

2010: Cole Aldrich

2010: Xavier Henry