It wasn't that long ago that the Sacramento Kings were pushing the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs and were one of the young and exciting teams in the NBA.

My, how times have changed.

The Kings went just 22-60 this past season, tying for the worst record in the Western Conference, and more change could be coming this offseason: Zack LaVine and Russell Westbrook are free agents and it's possible that the group decides to trade big man Damontas Sabonis (Lavine has a player option, which he might decline). Sacramento had their fewest wins in a season in the last 14 years.

Given the poor record - and inevitable changes to the roster - the Kings have a big NBA Draft in front of them. They own the No. 7 pick, along with picks No. 34 and No. 45.

On Friday, the Kings worked out UConn legend Alex Karaban, who just wrapped up one of the most decorated careers in program history. Karaban said he had a great workout with the Kings and that he enjoyed his first time in Sacramento.

A two-time national champion, Karaban is one of the most beloved UConn players of all-time. A four-year player at a time when almost no one is a four-year player at the same school, he is the winningest player in program history. A two-time All-Big East selection, he averaged 12.5 ppg for his career to go along with five rebounds.

Listed at 6-foot-8, there are questions about if he's quick enough to play on the perimeter in the NBA, but his shooting numbers at the NBA Combine prove there is a spot for him somewhere in the league.

He played in 151 games at UConn, including 150 starts, also the most in program history. He averaged 13.2 ppg this past season as UConn got to another national title game, losing to Michigan. His relationship with head coach Dan Hurley is special; the kind of thing you don't see in college sports that often anymore.

There will probably be ample opportunity to get minutes as a young player, especially if the team moves on from Sabonis. For UConn fans hoping to see Karaban contribute to an NBA roster, this is as good a spot as any.

Well, it's far away and the games are on late, which is an inconvenience to fans who want to watch Karaban's games. Furthermore, Keegan Murray is a similar player to Karaban: A perimeter-oriented wing player who is not uber-athletic. Do the Kings need two players like that, especially on the floor at the same time?

Finally, Karaban is not going to be taken with the No. 7 pick, meaning that if the Kings take him, he will have fallen to the second round.

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