Miami junior forward Dwayne Collins has withdrawn his name from the upcoming NBA Draft and will return to the Hurricanes for his senior year, according to a university announcement. The 6-8 Collins, who averaged 10.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game during the 2008-09 season, had workouts with the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. He had not hired an agent, hence retaining the option to return to Miami.
“I’m really glad I took this opportunity,” Collins said. “I got to talk to some NBA personnel about what I need to do so I can reach my goal of playing professional basketball. It was a really good experience and will help me next year. I appreciate [Miami] coach [Frank] Haith and the staff’s support of me in all of this.”
