The Orange are already expected to lose Eric Devendorf and Paul Harris to the NBA Draft, and sophomore point guard Jonny Flynn said he likely will sign with an agent. The Orange are in jeopardy of losing 56.2 percent of this past season’s scoring in just those three players.
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West Virginia: Ebanks Returns to Loaded Team
West Virginia freshman forward Devin Ebanks, one of the top recruits entering college this past season, announced that he will return to the Mountaineers. Ebanks averaged 10.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Wake Forest: Aminu Forgoes NBA’s Big Bucks
Wake Forest freshman forward Al-Farouq Aminu, one of the most athletic players in the ACC, will return to the Demon Deacons next season. Aminu averaged 12.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
Louisville: Clark Ready for NBA
Louisville junior forward Earl Clark has decided that he is ready to take his game to the NBA and signed with an agent. He averaged 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis: Tigers Might Lose Taggart to Draft
Memphis junior forward Shawn Taggart announced that he will enter the NBA Draft to measure his projected status. Taggart averaged 10.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Tigers this past season
Mississippi: Huertas Returns to Puerto Rico
Mississippi junior guard David Huertas announced that he has decided to leave the Rebels to return to Puerto Rico to play professionally. He will join the Quebradillas Pirates of the Superior National Basketball League after completing his second full season with the Rebels. He averaged 18.1 points per game.
North Carolina: Davis Returns to National Champs
North Carolina freshman forward Ed Davis will not enter the NBA Draft despite speculation that he could be a top five pick. NBA scouts have expressed a lot of interest in Davis, who averaged 6.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as the Tar Heels’ sixth man.
Portland State: Vikings Hire Within Family
Portland State has promoted assistant coach Tyler Geving to head coach. Geving replaces Ken Bone, who left the Vikings to take Washington State’s head coaching position.
NBA Draft News
With the season complete, many players are contemplating their future, and the NBA beckons for the best in the nation. Here is a list of some other players who declared for the draft this past week.
Kentucky: Porter Leaves Wildcats
Kentucky junior guard Michael Porter announced that he is leaving the Wildcats to focus on other priorities. He said he is married and will have a daughter in the near future.