SEC News: NBA Draft decisions, Florida lands Yale transfer

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: EJ Jarvis #15 of the Yale Bulldogs takes a shot over Manny Bates #15 of the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: EJ Jarvis #15 of the Yale Bulldogs takes a shot over Manny Bates #15 of the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Featuring multiple NBA Draft decisions and transfer portal moves, here are a few recent things to know from across the SEC.

Tennessee F Olivier Nkamhoua enters transfer portal

After four seasons in Knoxville, Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua has entered the transfer portal. Coming off a career-year, Nkamhoua started in all 36 games for the Volunteers this past season, averaging 10.8 PPG, 5 RPG, and 2 APG, while also shooting 51.3% from the field.

Kentucky F Jacob Toppin declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin declared for 2023 NBA Draft on Friday afternoon. Toppin is coming off a career-year in what was his third season at Kentucky, averaging 12.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and 2.2 APG on 46.3% shooting from the field.

Florida lands Yale transfer EJ Jarvis

Florida has landed a commitment from EJ Jarvis, who will be transferring to the Gators from Yale. Jarvis started in 22-of-30 games for the Bulldogs this past season, averaging 11.3 PPG and 5.5 RPG while also shooting 55% from the field.

Alabama C Charles Bediako to test NBA Draft

Alabama center Charles Bediako will test the NBA Draft process, while also leaving the door open to return to college next season. Bediako averaged 6.4 PPG, 6 RPG, and 1.8 BPG for the Crimson Tide this past season, while also shooting 65.9% from the field.

Alabama G Jahvon Quinerly to enter NBA Draft

According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly will enter the 2023 NBA Draft, while also maintaining his collegiate eligibility. Quinerly, the 2022-23 SEC Co-Sixth Man of the Year, started in 6-of-35 games for the Crimson Tide this past season, averaging 8.7 PPG and 3.6 APG, while also shooting 35.7% from three and 82% from the free throw line.

Kentucky G Cason Wallace declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Kentucky freshman guard Cason Wallace has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after one season with the Wildcats. Wallace started in all 32 games for Kentucky this past season, averaging 11.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 4.3 APG, and 2 SPG.

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