Early Entries

[PantherPaul]

From ESPN Insider:

• Duke's Kyrie Irving is expected to declare for the draft soon, according to sources. Arizona's Derrick Williams is also leaning strongly in that direction. Ditto for Perry Jones, Walker, Terrence Jones and Jordan Hamilton.



• On the other side, Ohio State's Jared Sullinger has said he's returning to school. North Carolina's Harrison Barnes, as we've been reporting for months, is also seriously considering returning for his sophomore year. North Carolina's John Henson, Knight and Texas' Tristan Thompson also are considering returning to school. Given the weakness in the draft, GMs are seriously wringing their hands right now. Losing Sullinger and Barnes at the top, along with Henson, Knight and Thompson in the lottery, would take an already weak draft and make it even weaker.

 

[PantherPaul]

Jordan Williams*, F/C, So, Maryland
The Maryland big man, coming off a very good sophomore season, will test the draft waters but won't hire an agent. An excllent offensive rebounder and a proven low-post scoring option, Williams has become a force in the paint. However, a lack of explosive athletic ability and perimeter game, along with questions about his conditioning, will likely land him in the second round, should he stay in the draft.



One foot in the door
Players leaning toward declaring for the draft

Alec Burks, G/F, So, Colorado
Jordan Hamilton, F, So, Texas
Scotty Hopson, SG, Jr, Tennessee
Kyrie Irving, PG, Fr, Duke
Perry Jones, F, Fr, Baylor
Terrence Jones, F, Fr, Kentucky
Kawhi Leonard, F, So, San Diego State
Trevor Mbakwe, F/C, Jr, Minnesota
Tony Mitchell, F, Fr, Missouri
Markieff Morris, PF, Jr, Kansas
Marcus Morris, F, Jr, Kansas
Mason Plumlee, F/C, So, Duke
Josh Selby, G, Fr, Kansas
Chris Singleton, F, Jr, Florida State
Jeff Taylor, G/F, Jr, Vanderbilt
Klay Thompson, G, Jr, Washington State
Kemba Walker, PG, Jr, UConn
Derrick Williams, F, So, Arizona




50-50
Players deciding about declaring for the draft

Quincy Acy, F, Jr, Baylor
Harrison Barnes, F, Fr, North Carolina
William Buford, SG, Jr, Ohio State
Festus Ezeli, C, Jr, Vanderbilt
Drew Gordon, PF, Jr, New Mexico
Elias Harris, F, So, Gonzaga
John Henson, F, So, North Carolina
Tu Holloway, PG, Jr, Xavier
John Jenkins, G, So, Vanderbilt
Cory Joseph, PG, Fr, Texas
Wally Judge, F, So, Kansas State
Brandon Knight, G, Fr, Kentucky
Doron Lamb, G, Fr, Kentucky
C.J. Leslie, F, Fr, North Carolina State
Nurideen Lindsey, G, So, Redlands CC
Shelvin Mack, G, Jr, Butler
Khris Middleton, F, So, Texas A&M
Aaric Murray, F/C, So, LaSalle
Andrew Nicholson, PF, Jr, St. Bonaventure
Alex Oriakhi, PF, So, UConn
Thomas Robinson, PF, So, Kansas
John Shurna, F, Jr, Northwestern
Josh Smith, C, Fr, UCLA
Jordan Taylor, G, Jr, Wisconsin
Tyshawn Taylor, G, Jr, Kansas
Deshaun Thomas, F, Fr, Ohio State
Rodney Williams, F, So, Minnesota
Mouphtaou Yarou, F/C, So, Villanova
Patric Young, F/C, Fr, Florida
Tyler Zeller, C, Jr, North Carolina

 

[PantherPaul]

Irving declares

 

[UNCfever]

Henson and Zeller staying for UNC.

 

[Thelt]

Would Zeller even have gotten drafted?

 

[UNCfever]

Would Zeller even have gotten drafted?

Yes, he was projected around 12.

 

[Johnny Rebel]

If Barnes stays he's crazy, but man I hope he does.

K must have erectile dysfunction now. Shoving his dick down and players' throats and demanding that they stay is not working anymore.

 

[jazzbluescat]

Plumlee needs to stay in school.

 

[Shrapnel]

Clay Nunnling coming back for junior year.

Watch out.

 

[Thelt]

Zeller or Plumlee getting drafted is crazy. Neither one of them is ready for the NBA. I am not sure either of them ever will be.