Zagsblog: Nerlens Noel is headed to Kentucky

“I’ll be taking my talents to college to play at the University of…”  Noel said on ESPNU before revealing a “UK” shaved into the back of his hightop fade.

“I just thought it was the best fit for me.”

Noel is arguably a better shot-blocker, but not offensive player, than Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis, the presumptive No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft.

Though the Wildcats missed out earlier in the night on 6-6 wing Shabazz Muhammad after he picked UCLA, Noel will join an impressive class that includes wing Archie Goodwin, forward Alex Poythress and big man Willie Cauley. Kentucky also has N.C. State point guard Ryan Harrow coming in.

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