Month: April 2009

Connecticut: Ineligible Freshman Declares for Draft

Connecticut freshman forward Ater Majok, who is ineligible to play until the end of the upcoming fall semester, has declared for the NBA Draft. Majok does not plan to hire an agent, which means he can return to school. He was a controversial recruit because of a link to former Huskies student manager Josh Nochimson, who was tied to Nate Miles. Connecticut kicked out Miles before the season started.

North Carolina: Lawson and Ellington Enter Draft

After taking weeks to decide whether to stay at North Carolina, junior guards Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson announced that they would enter the draft. Because they tested the draft process last season, they are ineligible to return to school. Their departure ensures that that the Tar Heels will lose 77 percent of their scoring from the championship team.

Davidson: Curry Decides to Go to NBA

Davidson junior guard Stephen Curry ended a nearly month-long debate about his future by declaring for the NBA Draft. Considered to be a probable lottery pick in the draft in June, Curry seriously considered returning for his senior season despite leading the nation in scoring this past season.