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List Of 77 Early Entry Candidates For 2013 NBA Draft

The 2013 NBA Draft has 77 early entry candidates, with 46 players from United States' colleges and 31 internatinoal players.

Players have the right to withdraw no later than June 17 ahead of the June 27 draft in Brooklyn.

College Players
Steven Adams, Pitt
C.J. Aiken, St. Joseph's
Anthony Bennett, UNLV
Vander Blue, Marquette,
Lorenzo Brown, N.C. State
Reggie Bullock, North Carolina
Trey Burke, Michigan
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Georgia
Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
Adrien Coleman, Bethune-Cookman
Allen Crabbe, Cal
Deweyne Dedmon, USC
Gorgui Dieng, Louisville
Jamaal Franklin, San Diego State
Archie Goodwin, Kentucky
Tim Hardaway Jr., Michigan
Grant Jerrett, Arizona
Christian Kabongo, New Mexico State
Myck Kabongo, Texas
Shane Larkin, Miami
Ricky Ledo, Providence
Alex Len, Maryland
C.J. Leslie, N.C. State
Nurideen Lindsey, Rider
Amath M'Baye, Oklahoma
Ray McCallum, Detroit
Ben McLemore, Kansas
Tony Mitchell, North Texas
Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA
Nerlens Noel, Kentucky
Victor Oladipo, Indiana
Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga
Norvel Pelle, Los Angeles College Prep
Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown
Marshawn Powell, Arkansas
Phil Pressey, Missouri
Andre Robertson, Colorado
Joshua Simmons, Spartanburg Methodist (JC)
Trevis Simpson, UNC-Greensboro
Tony Snell, New Mexico
Tahj Tate, Delaware State
John Taylor, Fresno Pacific
Adonis Thompson, Memphis
Deshaun Thomas, Ohio State
B.J. Young, Arkansas
Cody Zeller, Indiana

International Players
Alejandro Abrines, Barcelona 
Giannis Adetokunbo, Filathlitikos
Francois Affia Ambadiang, Geoplin Slovan
Nemanja Besovic, Partizan
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Partizan
Matias Bortolin, Arkadia,
Linos Chrysikopoulos, PAOK
Laszlo Dobos, Zaragoza
Dorde Drenovac, Biancoblu
Viktor Gaddefors, Oknoplast Bologna
Rudy Gobert, Cholet
Mouhammadou Jaiteh, Boulogne
Livio Jean-Charles, ASVEL
Sergey Karasev, Triumph
Louis Laveyrie, Paris-Levallois
Raul Neto, Lagun Aro GBC
Philipp Neumann, Brose Baskets
Lucas Riva Nogueira, Estudiantes
Alexandre Paranhos, Flamengo
Artem Pustovyi, Khimik
Bogdan Radosavljevic, Bayern Munich
Marko Ramljak, Zadar
Dario Saric, Cibona
Dennis Schroder, New York Phantoms
Strahinja Stojacic, Smederevo
Walter Tavares, Gran Canaria
Daniel Theis, Ratiopharm
Janis Timma, Ventspils
Marko Todorovic, Barcelona
Axel Toupane, Strasbourg
Adin Vrabac, Spars Sarajevo 

Via RealGM Staff Report

Michael Carter-Williams Declares For NBA Draft

Michael Carter-Williams is declaring himself eligible for the NBA draft.

"Michael has informed me of his intention to enter the NBA Draft," Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said in a statement. "He's coming off a tremendous season and we appreciate all he's done for Syracuse basketball. We wish Michael the best of luck as he pursues a pro career."

Carter-Williams, a 6-foot-6 point guard, led the Orange to the Final Four this season and averaged 11.9 points and 7.3 assists in 35.2 minutes per game.

Carter-Williams is projected as a lottery pick in the June draft.

Via Donna Ditota/Syracuse Post-Standard

Syracuse Under Investigation By NCAA

Syracuse has been under NCAA investigation for a period of “years,” a source with knowledge of the case told CBSSports.com.

That source said the school has received a letter of preliminary inquiry from the NCAA.

The source said transgressions were described as both major and wide-ranging in nature. 

 When asked to characterize how wide-ranging the probe might be, a source with knowledge of the case told CBSSports.com: “Throw a dart at the [NCAA] Manual [and you would hit a violation by Syracuse]."

Via Dennis Dodd/CBS Sports

Otto Porter Headlines Big East Awards

Georgetown's Otto Porter has been named the 2013 Big East Player of the Year. Porter is the first player from the Hoyas to win the Big East's top honor since Jeff Green in 2007.

Joining Porter on the All-Big East First Team are Notre Dame's Jack Cooley, Bryce Cotton of Providence, Louisville's Gorgui Dieng and Russ Smith, and UConn's Shabazz Napier.

Dieng was also named Defensive Player of the Year, while St. John's Jakarr Sampson was named Rookie of the Year.

Via RealGM Staff Report

30 Candidates For NCAA Naismith Award Announced

The thirty candidates for Naismith Men's College Player of the Year were announced on Tuesday.

Anthony Bennett, UNLV
Jared Berggren, Wisconsin
Trey Burke, Michigan 
Isaiah Canaan, Murray State
Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
Ian Clark, Belmont
Rotnei Clarke, Butler
Jack Cooley, Notre Dame
Allen Crabbe, California
Seth Curry, Duke
Matthew Dellavedova, Saint Mary's
Jamaal Franklin, San Diego State
Sean Kilpatrick, Cincinnati
Shane Larkin, Miami
Doug McDermott, Creigton
Rodney McGruder, Kansas State
Ben McLemore, Kansas
Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA
Mike Muscala, Bucknell
Victor Oladipo, Indiana
Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga
Brandon Paul, Illinois
Mason Plumlee, Duke
Otto Porter, Georgetown
Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State
Russ Smith, Louisville
Deshaun Thomas, Ohio State
Jeff Withey, Kansas
Nate Wolters, South Dakota State
Cody Zeller, Indiana 

Via RealGM Staff Report

Boeheim To Reporter: Go Get Your Pulitzer Someplace Else

The coaching moves of Jim Boeheim were questioned by the media following Syracuse's second straight loss, a 74-71 decision to Marquette.

Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports asked the question that elicited the response.

"You ought to know by now that if you start to ask me those questions, I'll just laugh at you," Boeheim said. "Go get your Pulitzer someplace else."

Boeheim called ESPN's Andy Katz an idiot and disloyal person during a press conference less than two weeks ago.

Via Brent Axe/Syracuse.com

Wiggins Eliminates Ohio State, Syracuse From List

Andrew Wiggins has eliminated Ohio State and Syracuse from his list of college choices.

Wiggins is planning his next official visits as he has already been to Florida State.

Kentucky is tentatively set for Feb. 27, Kansas for March 3 and North Carolina on March 9.

“It's tentative until parents confirm they can go,” Huntington Prep (W.Va.) coach Rob Fulford told CBSSports.com.

Via Jeff Borzello/CBS Sports

Syracuse To Retire Carmelo's Jersey

Syracuse will retire the jersey of former star Carmelo Anthony later this season.

Anthony led Syracuse to the national championship as a freshman in 2003.

Anthony was named the Big East's Rookie of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four.

Via Mike Waters/Syracuse Post-Standard

Dakari Johnson Commits To Kentucky

Dakari Johnson committed to Kentucky on Saturday.

Johnson, the No. 1 center in the 2013 incoming class, chose Kentucky over Syracuse and Georgetown.

"I just want to win a national championship," Johnson said. "I want to win a high school championship, then a college championship and hopefully an NBA championship.

"(The coaching staff) told me this was not the place to come if I didn't want to work hard," he added. "But I want to work hard and I want to get pushed. And I think Kentucky is the place for me."

Johnson made his decision after No. 1 Montverde defeated Simeon by a final score of 82-53.

Johnson reclassified from 2014 to 2013 in November.

Via Paul Biancardi/ESPN

Dakari Johnson To Announce College Decision Saturday Evening

Dakari Johnson will announce his college commitment on Saturday evening.

Johnson is the top-ranked center in the class of 2013.

Johnson is expected to choose between Kentucky, Georgetown and Syracuse.

Johnson is choosing between the same final three schools as Nerlens Noel last spring.

Via Adam Zagoria/ZagsBlog

Syracuse Orange Archives

Michael Carter-Williams Struggles As Temple Takes Away Passing Lanes

Michael Carter-Williams is thought to be one of the top point guard prospects in the country.

Carter-Williams Not Arrested At Syracuse Mall

Michael Carter-Williams and the Syracuse police have denied social media rumors that Michael Carter-Williams was arrested for an alleged incident at an area department store.

Tyler Roberson Commits To Syracuse

Tyler Robertson, the No. 27 recruit in the class of 2013, chose Syracuse over Kansas and Villanova.

Wiggins To Make College Selection After High School Season

Andrew Wiggins will not make a decision during the early signing period.

2012-13 Naismith Early Season Watch List Announced

The 2012-13 Naismith early season watch list was released on Wednesday.

Jermaine Lawrence Narrows List To UNLV, St. John's, Syracuse, Cincinnati

Jermaine Lawrence is a top-20 player in the 2013 class.

Former Syracuse Coach Bernie Fine Will Not Be Charged In Child Molestation Case

Prosecutors have decided to drop their case against Bernie Fine, who was accused of child molestation.

Syracuse Receives Pledge From Ron Patterson

Ron Patterson is the fourth commitment for Syracuse’s 2013 class.

Dorian Pickens Visits Syracuse

Dorian Pickens is a highly regarded shooting guard in the 2014 class.

Rysheed Jordan Sets Visit To Syracuse

Rysheed Jordan is a consensus top-70 player in the class of 2013.

Dakari Johnson To Visit Syracuse

Dakari Johnson is a top prospect in the class of 2013.

Knicks To Play Preseason Game At Syracuse

The Knicks will play a preseason game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on October 22nd against the 76ers.

Syracuse Extends Scholarship Offer To HS Freshman Tyus Battle

Tyus Battle has scholarship offers from four Division I schools.

Wayne Selden Eliminates North Carolina

Wayne Selden has eliminated North Carolina from considering, trimming his list to Ohio State, Florida, UCLA, Missouri, Kansas and Syracuse.

Tyler Ennis Commits To Syracuse

Tyler Ennis has committed to Syracuse for the 13-14 season.

Tyler Ennis To Announce College Decision, Syracuse Considered Frontrunner

Tyler Ennis is widely expected to commit to Syracuse, though he is also considering Louisville, Illinois, Memphis and UCLA.

Kuran Iverson Considering Connecticut, Syracuse, Florida, Memphis

Kuran Iverson is expected to make a commitment soon.

Syracuse, Michigan State, Texas, Michigan, FSU Feature Underrated Recruiters

Mike Hopkins of Syracuse, Dwayne Stephens of Michigan State, Russell Springmann of Texas, LaVall Jordan of Michigan and Stan Jones of Florida State are five of the best underrated recruiters in college basketball.

Jim Boeheim Received 33 Percent Pay Raise

Jim Boeheim received a 33 percent pay bump this past season, bringing his total compensation to $1.9 million.
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