In a move that didn’t surprise many people around the program, Kansas junior guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk announced Wednesday that he was testing the waters for the NBA Draft.

What kind of feedback will the 6-foot-8, 205-pound guard from Cherkasy, Ukraine receive? That’s what he will find out over the next couple of weeks, especially if he’s one of the 70-or-so players invited to the NBA combine, which takes place from May 9-14 in Chicago.

Mykhailiuk didn’t sign with an agent, allowing himself an opportunity to return for his senior season if he chooses before the NCAA’s May 24 deadline.

During the 2016-17 season, Mykhailiuk averaged 9.8 points and 3.0 rebounds on 44.3 percent shooting from the floor, including a 39.8 percent mark behind the 3-point line in 36 games (25 starts). He had 46 assists compared to 40 turnovers.

Nearly all of the top mock draft websites have Mykhailiuk in the 2018 draft class, assuming he will return to Kansas for his senior season — at least before Wednesday’s announcement.

In Draft Express’s latest 2018 mock draft, updated Wednesday, Mykhailiuk is the 29th pick overall, three slots ahead of KU guard Devonté Graham. NBADraft.net has Mykhailiuk a little lower — 46th overall, second round — in the ’18 draft, again slightly ahead of Graham.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) stuffs a shot by UC Davis forward Chima Moneke (11) during the first half on Friday, March 17, 2017 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mykhailiuk projects well into the NBA because of his size, ability to spot up from behind the arc, and the fact that he’s only 19 years old — four months younger than Kansas freshman Josh Jackson.

Playing for Ukraine’s Under 20 national team last summer in the 2016 adidas Eurocamp, Mykhailiuk showcased himself as a point guard, which included a triple-double against a USA Select Team (12 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists).

At the FIBA U20 European Championship in Finland, Mykhailiuk led Ukraine with 14.9 points per game.

So there definitely is some intrigue when Mykhailiuk sets up workouts with NBA teams on how he will grade out. Draft Express once had Mykhailiuk slated as a lottery pick for last year’s draft throughout parts of 2015.

“It’s everyone’s dream to play in the NBA,” Mykhailiuk said in Wednesday’s statement.

“I have matured a lot in my three seasons at KU as a player and a person, playing for great coaches and with great teammates, many who are in the NBA,” he added. “I have got a lot stronger under coach (Andrea) Hudy and have improved my overall game every year.”

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