Duke junior swingman Gerald Henderson announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and will not hire an agent. Henderson wants to receive feedback from NBA scouts before deciding whether to remain in the draft. He averaged 16.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this past season. Latest draft projections have Henderson nearing the lottery. Coach Mike Krzyzewski said he supports Henderson’s decision to enter the draft, according to a university press release.
“Gerald is an impressive young man on and off the court,” said Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. “We had great conversations about his NBA prospects and we are 100 percent behind his decision. Gerald is coming off a great season and he has an extremely bright future as a professional. We are ready to help him in any and every way during this process.”
