[Wildcatk23]

was calathes not in the draft???

Former Florida guard Nick Calathes ended up getting drafted after all. Thought as a first-rounder leading up to the draft, Calathes’ draft status was in question after he signed to play with Greek power Panathinaikos. Due to his oversees contract, Calathes slipped to the second round where he was selected 45th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves (who seemed determined to take every player available listed as a point guard), but he was then traded to the Dallas Mavericks who now hold his rights. Calathes does have the option to opt out of his contract after the first year if he does wish to play in the NBA. Methinks he’ll eventually give the NBA a shot at the very least. Maybe playing elsewhere for a year will help him refine his game.