Wednesday, May 25, 2016

NBA Draft Withdrawal Day


May 25th

Today is the last day that players can withdraw and return to college. With the new rule implemented by the scumbags at the NCAA, players can now go through the combine and get proper feedback without losing their college eligibility. Most players have taken advantage of this new rule. 117 underclassman to be exact. Today is the day that players have to decide one way or another, and a few already have. Let's take a look at players from SEC Country, and others from around the nation. 



Isaiah Briscoe
Kentucky Freshman
Guard
Returning

All season long, it was assumed Briscoe would be returning for his sophomore year. A point guard in high school, Briscoe played behind Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray. Briscoe struggled shooting the ball all year. His free throw percentage was abysmal, but improved later in the year (46%). Taking advantage of the new rule like many others, Briscoe was able to workout for teams and receive feedback on what he needed to work on. Going back to Kentucky will be huge for the team. He is a solid finisher and the rim and a lock down defender. 



Marcus Lee
Kentucky Junior
Forward
Returning, Transferring

Lee didn't produce the numbers that Kentucky big men have in the past few years, but was another key piece on the team. What he lacked in shooting percentage, he made up for with his rim blocking and rebounding. Lee is Top 20 all-time in blocks at UK. Lee will return to college, but has decided to transfer closer to home. The California native is expected to transfer somewhere out west. 



Malik Newman
Mississippi State Freshman
Guard
Returning

Newman was a highly touted five star guard who joined Ben Howland's team. A top shooting guard, Newman wasn't the savior in his first campaign at Miss State that people thought he would be. While he said he would be withdrawing from the draft, rumors are that Newman might transfer, or even opt to play overseas. 


Other Notable Decisions

Josh Hart
Villanova Junior
Guard
Returning

James Blackmon Jr
Indiana Sophomore
Guard 
Returning

Troy Williams
Indiana Junior
Forward
Staying in the Draft

Dillon Brooks
Oregon Sophomore
Guard
Returning

Tyler Dorsey
Oregon Freshman
Guard
Returning


As the list grows, this post will update. Still waiting to see what Maryland PG Melo Trimble decides. Have a good day!

-Dug
@chansm1th

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