April 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Myles Turner Commits To Texas

Apr 30, 2014 4:21 PM

Myles Turner has committed to Texas.

Turner is a top-five prospect in the 2014 incoming class and also considered Kansas.

Rick Barnes' assistant coach Chris Ogden led the recruitment process for Texas to land Turner.

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NBA Announces List Of 75 Early Entry Candidates For Draft

Apr 30, 2014 7:44 PM

The NBA has announced 75 early entry candidates for the 2014 NBA Draft, including 45 players from colleges and 30 International players.

PLAYER, SCHOOL

Jordan Adams, UCLA 
William Alston, CC of Baltimore County Dundalk 
Mychal Ammons, South Alabama 
Kyle Anderson, UCLA 
Isaiah Austin, Baylor 
Chane Behanan, Louisville 
Sim Bhullar, New Mexico State 
Khem Birch, UNLV 
Jabari Brown, Missouri 
Jahii Carson, Arizona State 
Semaj Christon, Xavier 
Jordan Clarkson, Missouri 
DeAndre Daniels, Connecticut 
Spencer Dinwiddie, Colorado 
Joel Embiid, Kansas 
Tyler Ennis, Syracuse 
Aaron Gordon, Arizona 
Jerami Grant, Syracuse, 
P.J. Hairston, North Carolina/Texas (D-League) 
Gary Harris, Michigan State 
Rodney Hood, Duke 
Nick Johnson, Arizona 
Alex Kirk, New Mexico 
Zach LaVine, UCLA 
James Michael McAdoo, North Carolina 
K.J. McDaniels, Clemson 
Mitch McGary, Michigan 
Eric Moreland, Oregon State 
Johnny O'Bryant III, LSU 
Jabari Parker, Duke 
Elfrid Payton, Louisiana-Lafayette 
Julius Randle, Kentucky 
Glenn Robinson III, Michigan 
LaQuinton Ross, Ohio State 
Antonio Rucker, Clinton JC (SC) 
Jakarr Sampson, St. John's, 
Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State 
Roscoe Smith, UNLV 
Nik Stauskas, Michigan 
Jarnell Stokes, Tennessee 
Noah Vonleh, Indiana 
T.J. Warren, North Carolina State 
Andrew Wiggins, Kansas 
James Young, Kentucky 
Ta'Quan Zimmermann, Thompson Rivers (Canada)

The following is the list of international players who have applied for early entry into the 2014 NBA Draft:

PLAYER, TEAM (TEAM COUNTRY) / HOME COUNTRY

Eleftherios Bochoridis, Aris (Greece) / Greece 
Matias Bortolin, Regatas Corrientes (Argentina) / Argentina 
Nedim Buza, Spars Sarajevo (Bosnia)/ Bosnia & Herzegovina 
Bruno Caboclo, Pinheiros (Brazil) / Brazil 
Berkay Candan, TED Kolejliler (Turkey) / Turkey 
Clint Capela, Chalon (France) / Switzerland 
Joonas Cavén, Joventut (Spain) / Finland 
Nemanja Dangubic, Mega Vizura (Serbia) / Serbia 
Moussa Diagne, Fuenlabrada (Spain) / Senegal 
Tomas Dimša, Zalgiris (Lithuania) / Lithuania 
Marcus Eriksson, Manresa (Spain) / Sweden 
Danté Exum, Australia, 
Ilja Gromovs, Ventspils (Latvia) / Latvia 
Damien Inglis, Roanne (France) / France 
Nikola Jokic, Mega Vizura (Serbia) / Serbia 
Michalis Kamperidis Filathlitikos (Greece) / Greece 
Artem Klimenko, Avtodor (Russia) / Russia 
Rasmus Larsen, Manresa (Spain) / Denmark 
Lucas Mariano, Vivo Franca (Brazil) / Brazil 
Vasilije Micic, Mega Vizura (Serbia) / Serbia 
Jusuf Nurkic, Cedevita (Croatia) / Bosnia & Herzegovina 
Mateusz Ponitka, Oostende (Belgium) / Poland 
Kristaps Porzingis, Cajasol (Spain) / Latvia 
Marko Ramljak, Zadar (Croatia) / Croatia 
Dario Šarić, Cibona (Croatia) / Croatia 
Ojars Silins, Reggio Emilia (Italy) / Latvia 
Alejandro Suarez, Joventut (Spain) / Spain 
Devon Van Oostrum Vitoria (Spain)/ Holland 
Guillem Vives, Joventut (Spain) / Spain 
Adin Vrabac, Spars Sarajevo (Bosnia) / Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Tags: NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, D-League, International, NBA Draft General

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Chane Behanan Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 28, 2014 4:41 PM

Chane Behanan has declared for the 2014 NBA Draft to forgo his senior season.

Behanan signed with Colorado State in January and has been taking online courses following his December dismissal from Louisville for violating team rules.

Behanan wouldn't have become eligible to play for the Rams until late December, was given an arrest citation by Louisville police on April 2 for possession of marijuana and has a court date set for Tuesday.

Matt L. Stephens/The Coloradoan

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Jordan Adams Changes Mind, Leaves UCLA For NBA Draft

Apr 27, 2014 10:19 AM

Jordan Adams has changed his mind to leave UCLA for the 2014 NBA Draft.

Adams averaged 17.4 points per game last season.

Adams had initially decided to remain at UCLA for his junior season.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

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Dario Saric Officially Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 26, 2014 4:09 PM

Dario Saric has formally declared for the NBA Draft, according to a Twitter post by his agent.

Saric is expected to be a first round pick.

Saric withdrew from the draft in 2013.

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Tags: Dario Saric, KK Cibona, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, International, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations, International Teams, International Misc Rumor

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Kings To Draft Based On Best Player Available

Apr 25, 2014 11:48 PM

Pete D'Alessandro believes the Sacramento Kings will prioritize drafting the best player available instead of selecting based on need in this year's NBA Draft.

“I think we’re in a position to take the best player we can get," D'Alessandro said. "Again, right now we have 28 wins – matching last year – and our best-case scenario would have been 29. So we’re not in a position where I could say any position is covered.

"All the positions are covered, but we still only had 28 wins. I have to take the best player.”

Katie Cracchiolo/Kings.com

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DeAndre Daniels Leaves UConn For NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2014 2:00 PM

DeAndre Daniels will enter the 2014 NBA Draft.

Daniels averaged 13.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game as a junior at UConn.

Daniels was a Final Four All-Tournament Team selection in the Huskies' title run.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

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Harrisons Decide To Remain At Kentucky For Sophomore Season

Apr 25, 2014 12:33 PM

Aaron Harrison and Andrew Harrison have decided to return to Kentucky for their sophomore seasons.

The Harrisons were considering declaring for the 2014 NBA Draft and were torn with their decision in recent days.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

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Mitch McGary Declares For NBA Draft After Testing Positive For Marijuana

Apr 25, 2014 10:58 AM

Mitch McGary has declared for the 2014 NBA Draft after testing positive for marijuana.

McGary would face a year-long suspension during what would be his junior season at Michigan.

McGary told Yahoo! That he smoked marijuana one night in mid-March.

McGary played in only eight games in 13-14 before a back injury ended his season.

According to multiple NBA scouts, McGary is a likely second-rounder -- depending on how his medical testing goes with NBA teams.

Jeff Goodman/ESPN

Tags: Mitch McGary, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NCAA Suspension, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Khem Birch Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 24, 2014 8:04 PM

Khem Birch will leave UNLV for the 2014 NBA Draft.

Birch is a 6'9, 220 power forward out of Montreal, who spent part of his freshman season at Pitt before transfering.

Birch was a McDonald's All-American in 2011.

Jeff Goodman/ESPN

Tags: Khem Birch, UNLV Runnin' Rebels, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Spencer Dinwiddie Declares For NBA Draft

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Exec: Karl Towns' Shooting Ability Will Make Him A Major Asset

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Scout: Jahlil Okafor Could Have Issues Not Being Explosive Around Basket

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Dakari Johnson Stays At Kentucky, Won't Declare For NBA Draft

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Jerian Grant To Return To Notre Dame

Jeff Goodman/ESPN

Alex Poythress To Stay At Kentucky For Junior Season

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Damien Inglis Declares For NBA Draft

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Isaiah Austin Leaves Baylor For NBA Draft

Josh Friemel/Dallas Morning News

Julius Randle Officially Declares For NBA Draft

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K.J. McDaniels To Declare For NBA Draft

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Mouhammadou Jaiteh Decides Not To Enter NBA Draft

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Elfrid Payton Leaves Louisiana-Lafayette For NBA Draft

Jeff Goodman/ESPN

Bulls Excited To Own Two 'Invaluable' First Round Picks

Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

Harrisons Waiting For Feedback From NBA Before Making Decision

Terrence Payne/College Basketball Talk

Marcus Lee Returns To Kentucky For Sophomore Season

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Ties Broken For 2014 NBA Draft Selection Order

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Kupchak: Trading Lottery Pick 'Possibility' For Lakers

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Danté Exum Signs Endorsement Deal With Adidas

Allan Brettman/Oregonian

James Young Leaves Kentucky For NBA Draft

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Jordan Adams To Stay At UCLA For Junior Season

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