Three College Players Commit to NBA Draft Amid Combine Evaluations
Okorie, Veesaar, Evans plan to say in NBA draft
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Ebuka Okorie from Stanford, Henri Veesaar from North Carolina, and Isaiah Evans from Duke have all announced their decision to remain in the NBA draft following the combine. Each player is projected as a late first-round pick, marking a significant step in their basketball careers.
- 01Ebuka Okorie is projected as a late first-round pick after a standout freshman season.
- 02Henri Veesaar averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds, solidifying his decision to stay in the draft.
- 03Isaiah Evans has also committed to the draft, closing the door on a return to Duke.
- 04Michigan's Morez Johnson remains undecided but is focused on the draft process.
- 05The withdrawal deadline for players to return to college is May 27.
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At the NBA draft combine in Chicago, three college players — Ebuka Okorie (Stanford), Henri Veesaar (North Carolina), and Isaiah Evans (Duke) — confirmed their intentions to remain in the NBA draft. Okorie, a 6-foot-2 guard, emerged as a top freshman and is expected to transition from an unranked recruit to a first-round selection. Veesaar, who had a breakout season averaging 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds, expressed confidence in his decision to pursue a professional career. Evans, who has not engaged with Duke's coaching staff about returning, also stated his commitment to the draft. Meanwhile, Michigan's Morez Johnson, projected at No. 20 in ESPN's mock draft, is still evaluating his options. The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and return to college is May 27.
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