May 2020 Basketball Wiretap

205 Early-Entry Prospects Officially Declare For 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 29, 2020 1:20 AM

205 early-entry prospects officially declared for the 2020 NBA Draft, featuring 163 players from colleges or other educational institutes and 42 international players. 

Sunday was the deadline for underclassman and international players to submit their paperwork.

That number is down from the previous two seasons, with NBA teams prepared to make selections without workouts, combines, or pro days.

The draft is currently scheduled for June 25th, though NBA teams are asking for it to be pushed back to no earlier than August 1st.

"The league office continues to evaluate potential modifications to the pre-draft process, including the draft combine, as a result of the evolving COVID-19 situation. We will provide teams with updated information as it becomes available," wrote the league in a memo to teams. 

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LaMelo Ball Officially Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 29, 2020 1:09 AM

LaMelo Ball officially entered the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Ball was listed under the "professional" category of early-entry draft candidates.

He is currently ranked as the No. 2 prospect in ESPN's Top 100.

Ball and his brother Lonzo Ball recently signed a management deal with Roc Nation.

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Gonzaga's Filip Petrusev Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 27, 2020 4:08 PM

Filip Petrusev has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft without hiring an agent.

Petrusev led Gonzaga in scoring and was the West Coast Conference Player of the Year.

"It is my dream to one day play at the highest level so I am entering the 2020 NBA draft, but I am still considering a return to Gonzaga," Petrusev said in a news release. "There is still a lot of uncertainty with what might happen to next year's NCAA season as well as the NBA draft, this gives me more time to evaluate that and leave all the options open."

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San Diego State Forward Matt Mitchell Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 27, 2020 1:21 AM

San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell entered the NBA draft, but will not hire an agent.

"The NBA is a lifelong dream of mine and I am going to do everything in my power to pursue this goal. If this does not end up being the right time to begin my professional career, I am excited about the opportunity to return for my senior season and what our Aztec team can accomplish in 2020-21," said Mitchell in a statement.

Mitchell averaged 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds last season.

He has until June 3rd to withdraw from the draft. 

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South Carolina Sophomore A.J. Lawson Enters NBA Draft

Apr 27, 2020 1:14 AM

South Carolina leading scorer A.J. Lawson entered the NBA draft, but has yet to hire an agent.

Lawson, who was once considered an NBA prospect, declared for the draft last season but returned to the Gamecocks after he was not invited to the league's combine.

Lawson averaged 13.4 points in 31 games last season.

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Florida Guard Andrew Nembhard Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 26, 2020 4:25 PM

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard entered the 2020 NBA Draft for the second consecutive season.

Nembhard hired NCAA-certified agent Jaafar Choufani so he could potentially retain his eligibility.

The sophomore guard averaged 11.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds last season.


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Gonzaga Guard Joel Ayayi Declares For NBA Draft, Will Not Hire Agent

Apr 25, 2020 5:41 PM

Gonzaga sophomore Joel Ayayi declared for the 2020 NBA Draft.

The French guard said he will not hire an agent, and is open to return for his junior season.

Ayayi is the second Gonzaga player to enter the draft without hiring an agent, joining Corey Kispert.

Ayayi averaged 10.6 points and 6.3 rebounds last season.


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Jahmi'us Ramsey Enters 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2020 4:46 PM

Texas Tech freshman Jahmi'us Ramsey entered the 2020 NBA Draft, league sources told Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Ramsey has not signed with an agent, though is not expected to return to college.

Ramsey is ranked the No. 23 prospect in ESPN's Top 100.

He averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists last season.

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Paul Eboua Enters 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2020 12:11 PM

Cameroonian forward Paul Eboua officially declared for the 2020 NBA Draft.

Eboua, the No. 53 prospect on ESPN's Top 100, averaged 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds for Pesaro in Italy's first division.

"This last year in Pesaro was a great experience for me. They provided a wonderful atmosphere to get better in and I definitely tried to take advantage of that as much as possible. I believe NBA teams saw the energy, athleticism, competitiveness I bring every moment I am on the floor and that I'm definitely not afraid of a little contact," wrote Eboua to ESPN.

Eboua added that he plans to prepare for the draft by working out at P3. 

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Makur Maker Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2020 11:58 AM

Makur Maker will enter the 2020 NBA Draft.

The NBA has allowed Maker to become eligible for the 2020 draft class after he had only been two credits short of graduating with his original 2019 high school class.

Maker is the No. 75 prospect in the ESPN Top 100.

Maker was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents, emigrated to Perth, Australia, in 2001 until leaving for California in 2015. He joined his cousins (Detroit Pistons forward) Thon and Matur Maker in Ontario, and was home-schooled from 2016-2018 while attending showcases in the United States.

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Precious Achiuwa Leaving Memphis For 2020 NBA Draft

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Kira Lewis To Stay In Draft, Hire Agent

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Latvian Guard Arturs Kurucs Enters 2020 NBA Draft

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Jared Butler Enters 2020 NBA Draft, Could Still Return To Baylor

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Barcelona Forward Leandro Bolmaro Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Washington State Forward CJ Elleby Declares For NBA Draft

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Cole Anthony Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Malachi Flynn Leaves San Diego State For 2020 NBA Draft

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Ayo Dosunmu Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Deni Avdija Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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EJ Montgomery Becomes 5th Kentucky Wildcat Starter To Declare For 2020 NBA Draft

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Yam Madar Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Nick Richards Signs With Agency, Enters 2020 NBA Draft

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Immanuel Quickley Leaves Kentucky For 2020 NBA Draft

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Devon Dotson Leaves Kansas For 2020 NBA Draft

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Trendon Watford Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Ty-Shon Alexander Enters 2020 NBA Draft, Maintains College Eligibility

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Vernon Carey Jr. To Enter 2020 NBA Draft

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Georgios Kalaitzakis Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

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Luka Garza Declares For 2020 NBA Draft, Maintains College Eligibility

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