The NBA is loaded with players who spent their college career with Kentucky basketball. So it was only a matter of time before two of them were traded for each other, which is what happened Friday night with Julus Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The New York Knicks sent Randle and guard Donte DiVincenzo along with a first round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Towns. The deal was reported by Shams Charania, who added that DaQuan Jeffries and picks would be going to the Charlotte Hornets as well.
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In one season at Kentucky, Towns was part of a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2015, though they came up just short. He averaged over 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.
Randle also spent one season as a Wildcat, in 2013-14. He averaged 15 points and 10.4 rebounds that season, and led them to the championship game.
Now, the two former Wildcats have been traded for each other. Good luck to both of them in their new homes.