Post by John on Apr 28, 2006 11:31:24 GMT -4
No agent, but Lowry now eligible for NBA Draft
April 27, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova point guard Kyle Lowry will make himself eligible for the NBA Draft, but will retain the option of returning to school by not hiring an agent.
Lowry, a sophomore, had until Saturday to declare for the June 28 draft. The deadline to withdraw is June 18.
"It was a very difficult situation," Lowry said Thursday. "I thought long and hard about it, and I felt really good with the decision I just made."
The speedy 6-foot guard was third on the Wildcats in scoring (11 points per game) and rebounding (4.3) this season, and first in assists (3.7). His 2.3 steals per game led the Big East.
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Gray puts name in growing pool of agent-less draftees
April 27, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's Aaron Gray, a 7-footer chosen All-Big East in his first season as a starter, plans to skip his senior year and enter the NBA Draft.
The center has not signed with an agent, allowing him to withdraw from the June 28 draft and return for another season. Pitt point guard Carl Krauser also planned to turn pro last season, but went back to school after sensing little NBA interest.
"The draft process will provide me a great learning experience and will help me become a better player," Gray said in a statement released by the school. "Academically, I am well on my way to graduating and earning a degree and that is a priority for me."
Gray talked with coach Jamie Dixon before making up his mind.
"We've been counseling him each step of the way and will continue to do so over the next two months," Dixon said. "This is a logical step for Aaron to take and we will support him wholeheartedly."
After backing up Chris Taft the previous two seasons, Gray averaged 13.9 points and led the conference in rebounding with a 10.5 average, helping Pitt (25-8) reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Gray was the first Pitt player since Jerome Lane in 1987-88 to average double figures in scoring and rebounding.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service
April 27, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova point guard Kyle Lowry will make himself eligible for the NBA Draft, but will retain the option of returning to school by not hiring an agent.
Lowry, a sophomore, had until Saturday to declare for the June 28 draft. The deadline to withdraw is June 18.
"It was a very difficult situation," Lowry said Thursday. "I thought long and hard about it, and I felt really good with the decision I just made."
The speedy 6-foot guard was third on the Wildcats in scoring (11 points per game) and rebounding (4.3) this season, and first in assists (3.7). His 2.3 steals per game led the Big East.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service
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Gray puts name in growing pool of agent-less draftees
April 27, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's Aaron Gray, a 7-footer chosen All-Big East in his first season as a starter, plans to skip his senior year and enter the NBA Draft.
The center has not signed with an agent, allowing him to withdraw from the June 28 draft and return for another season. Pitt point guard Carl Krauser also planned to turn pro last season, but went back to school after sensing little NBA interest.
"The draft process will provide me a great learning experience and will help me become a better player," Gray said in a statement released by the school. "Academically, I am well on my way to graduating and earning a degree and that is a priority for me."
Gray talked with coach Jamie Dixon before making up his mind.
"We've been counseling him each step of the way and will continue to do so over the next two months," Dixon said. "This is a logical step for Aaron to take and we will support him wholeheartedly."
After backing up Chris Taft the previous two seasons, Gray averaged 13.9 points and led the conference in rebounding with a 10.5 average, helping Pitt (25-8) reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Gray was the first Pitt player since Jerome Lane in 1987-88 to average double figures in scoring and rebounding.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service