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Andre Roberson Delays Announcement On NBA Decision

Andre Roberson canceled a Friday press conference at which he was scheduled to announce whether he would enter the NBA draft.

The deadline is 10 p.m. Sunday for non-seniors to declare for the draft.

"It's a big decision, an emotional decision," Colorado coach Tad Boyle said. "Especially for Andre, when you want something (professional career) so much and you're also at a place (CU) that is so special to him, you're torn.

"Andre sees the benefits and risks of both, and he's weighing those benefits and risks. At the end of the day, he'll do what's best for him."

Via Tom Kensler/Denver Post

C.J. Wilcox To Return To Washington For Senior Season

C.J. Wilcox will not be entering the NBA draft and will return to Washington for his senior year.

Wilcox led the Huskies in scoring last season, averaging 16.8 points on 41.9 percent shooting, including 36.6 percent from behind the three-point line.

Wilcox was projected as a second-round draft pick by the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, which consists of general managers and player personnel executives.

Via Percy Allen/Seattle Times

Grant Jerrett Declares For NBA Draft

Grant Jerrett has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.

A 6-foot-10, 235-pound forward, Jerrett averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in in his first and only season at Arizona.

Jerrett shot 40.5 percent from beyond the three-point arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line.

“I would like to wish Grant well as he pursues his goal of becoming a part of the NBA,” Wildcats coach Sean Miller said in a statement. “Not only is Grant a talented player, but he is an even better person with a wonderful and supportive family. I look forward to helping him in any way that I can as he moves forward in his basketball career.”

Jerrett is expected to sign with agent Brian Dyke.

Via Bruce Pascoe/Arizona Daily Star

Trey Burke Hopes To Make Draft Decision Sunday

Trey Burke hopes to make his decision Sunday about whether to enter the NBA draft.

“I think that will be the day that I decide,” said Burke, who is currently in Los Angeles to receive the John Wooden Award. “I think it’s time to make a decision so I can move forward and kind of get the (national title loss) in the past so I can move forward.”

Burke has been listed as a lottery pick most mock drafts.

"I've been hearing different things, top 10 pick, mid first-round, things like that," Burke said. "I really won't know until the draft, really, there's a lot that goes into this process. That's why I feel like I need to take my time.

"A decision like this, you don't want to make too quick of a decision. You want to make the right one and do what's best for you and your future."

Via Nick Baumgardner/Michigan Live

Boyle: Andre Roberson Receiving 'Misinformation' On Draft Position

Tad Boyle believes Andre Roberson is receiving "misinformation" that may be influencing the junior forward's thought process.

"There's a lot of misinformation that I can't control — who's talking to him or his family," Boyle said. "I know Andre is a terrific young man. He's got a good head on his shoulders. But there are a lot of things that go into (this decision) in terms of the family and the misinformation.”

Roberson is rated no higher than a second round pick by draft outlets and most NBA scouts.

"Really what it comes down to is risk-reward. ... For Andre, the reward is 'iffy,'” Boyle said. “And the risk is pretty drastic, pretty major. At the end of the day, these guys have that dream (to play in the NBA), and it's a very strong magnet that draws them."

Via Tom Kensler/Denver Post

Alford Assumes Shabazz Muhammad Leaving UCLA For NBA

Steve Alford revealed that he has not had any contact with Shabazz Muhammad since being named coach of UCLA last month.

"I have not spoken to him," Alford said. "I've seen everybody else and spoken to everybody else. I've placed some phone calls but I have not been able to touch base with him."

Muhammad has yet to make a formal announcement.

"I'm assuming that it's pretty clear," Alford said. "All projections have him as a lottery pick, so I assume he's going."

Via Peter Yoon/ESPNLosAngeles

Kyle Anderson Has No Plans To Enter NBA Draft

Kyle Anderson “does not have plans” to enter his name in the June NBA draft.

"At this time, (he) is returning to UCLA," Kyle Anderson Sr., his father, said via text message on Friday.

The 6-foot-9 Anderson struggled to play in the post this season after spending most of his life as a point guard.

Anderson appeared in 35 games for the Bruins and averaged 9.7 points on 41.6 percent shooting, along with 8.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

Via Ryan Kartje/Orange County Register

Sources: UCLA Pursuing Brad Stevens

Brad Stevens is the top target of UCLA’s coaching search, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Stevens declined comment in a text message to ESPN.

"I'm the coach at Butler," he wrote.

Stevens has been the top target for nearly every major opening over the past couple years.

Via Andy Katz and Peter Yoon/ESPN

Source: Shaka Smart Turns Down UCLA, Staying At VCU

Shaka Smart turned down an opportunity to coach UCLA and instead signed a contract extension with Virginia Commonwealth, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

Smart’s extension will run through 2023 and pay him approximately $1.5 million annually, a 25 percent increase from his previous salary.

Smart, 35, was pursued by Illinois last season and North Carolina State two years ago.

Via Pete Thamel/Sports Illustrated

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Expresses Interest In UCLA Coaching Job

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be considered for the UCLA Bruins’ coaching job.

Abdul-Jabbar played under John Wooden and led the Bruins to three straight NCAA titles beginning in 1967.

"Like all Bruin supporters," Abdul-Jabbar said, "the recent trend at our school hasn't made me happy. The players don't seem to be learning how to play, and haven't been graduating.

"We can do better."

Abdul-Jabbar said that he has "reached out" to UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero, "and hopefully, I can get a chance to make my case."

Via Bill Dwyre/Los Angeles Times

Pacific-12 Conference Archives

Shabazz Muhammad Answers Questions About Birth Certificate

Shabazz Muhammad has come under much scrutiny since his arrival at UCLA last summer.

NBA Talent Evaluators Question Whether Muhammad Can Make Teammates Better

Shabazz Muhammad seems to have played his way down the NBA draft board.

Oregon Wins Pac-12 Tournament

Oregon defeated UCLA 78-69 to win the 2013 Pac-12 Tournament.

Dwight Powell Forgoes Draft, To Stay At Stanford

Dwight Powell was projected as a borderline first-round pick.

Allen Crabbe, Muhammad Headline Pac-12 Awards

Allen Crabbe has been named Pac-12 Player of the Year.

UCLA Clears Shabazz Muhammad For Gucci Backpack

Shabazz Muhammad wore a Gucci backpack during postgame interviews Thursday.

Big Ten Currently First In Conference Rankings, SEC 7th

The Big East ranks second, followed by the Pac-12, ACC and Mountain West.

Duke, UCLA, Arizona, Florida Now Pursuing JaQuan Lyle

JaQuan Lyle is regarded as a top-20 player in the 2014 class.

Shabazz Muhammad Uses Competitive Drive To Push Teammates

Shabazz Muhammad’s coaches and teammates rave about his competitiveness.

Howland Dismisses Rumors Of His Pending Dismissal

UCLA has won three straight games since early December.

Sources: UCLA Leaning Toward Firing Ben Howland

UCLA dropped three of five games during a recent stretch.

Kansas, Georgetown Interested In Acquiring Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith intends to transfer from UCLA.

Shabazz Muhammad Dropped 13 Pounds, Feels More Explosive

Shabazz Muhammad is down to 222 pounds and seems to be rediscovering his athleticism.

Jabari Parker Received Recruiting Advice From Derrick Rose

Jabari Parker received some recruiting advice from Derrick Rose.

Joshua Smith Leaves UCLA, Cites 'Personal Reasons'

Joshua Smith battled weight and conditioning issues throughout his time at UCLA.

Stephen Clark To Announce College Decision Next Week

Stephen Clark is expected to make his college decision known next week.

UCLA Set To Appeal Shabazz Muhammad Decision

Shabazz Muhammad was ruled ineligible due to a violation of amateurism rules.

Aaron Gordon Trims List To Kentucky, Arizona, Washington

Aaron Gordon has taken official visits to all three finalists.

Schuyler Rimmer Commits To Stanford

Schuyler Rimmer initially committed to Florida in August.

Shabazz Muhammad Could Play In UCLA Opener

Shabazz Muhammad is recovering from a right shoulder strain.
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