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Trey Burke Rising On Draft Boards, Could Go No. 1

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:20:40 EDT

Trey Burke is projected as going fifth overall in the most recent mock drafts of Jonathan Givony and Chad Ford.

Burke is widely considered the top point guard in the draft class, ahead of C.J. McCollum, Michael Carter-Williams and Dennis Schroeder.

"I think Trey Burke is still rising," wrote Ford. "Could go as high as the No. 1 pick. Lots of scenarios where he is No. 2 or No. 3 off the board. PGs are always coveted and Burke's spectacular season continues to intrigue people."

Nerlens Noel is generally considered the favorite to be the top pick in the draft.

Tim Hardaway Jr. Signs With Agent Mark Bartelstein

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:12:04 EDT

Tim Hardaway Jr. has signed with Priority Sports & Entertainment and will be represented by Mark Bartelstein.

Bartelstein is the father of former Michigan guard Josh Bartelstein, who was a teammate of Hardaway's for the past three seasons.

Josh Bartelstein helped counsel Hardaway, Trey Burke, Glenn Robinson III and Mitch McGary on their draft decisions.

"I'm in a really special position because of my dad," Josh said. "I've listened to my dad talk on the phone to a ton of guys, telling them to go back to school or telling them to go out.

"I can answer questions for them."

List Of 77 Early Entry Candidates For 2013 NBA Draft

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:18:23 EDT

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 

McGary, Robinson Forgo NBA Draft To Return To Michigan

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:16:38 EDT

Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III have decided to remain at Michigan for the 13-14 college season.

Several NBA executives expected both players to become first round picks had they declared for the 2013 NBA Draft.

Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. decided to leave Michigan early following their appearance in the national championship game.

Tim Hardaway Jr. To Enter Draft

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:28:55 EDT

Michigan junior guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. decided Wednesday to forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft.

He joins Wolverines teammate Trey Burke.

"I made my decision yesterday," Hardaway said. "It felt good, felt better about myself and it was good to get it off my shoulders."

Hardaway, the son of former NBA star Tim Hardaway, consulted with his father, his coaches and Burke about the decision.

Sources: Trey Burke Will Enter NBA Draft

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:40:06 EDT

Michigan Wolverines sophomore guard Trey Burke will enter the NBA draft, according to sources.

The school has scheduled a news conference for Sunday afternoon, during which the consensus national player of the year will announce his decision.

Burke is projected by most to be a lottery pick.

Trey Burke Hopes To Make Draft Decision Sunday

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:28:27 EDT

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."

Beilen Advises Burke, McGary, Hardaway, Robinson To Put Faith In NBA Draft Advisory Board

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:47:25 EDT

John Beilen said that Trey Burke, Mitch McGary, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glenn Robinson III are currently being reviewed by the NBA draft advisory board.

“We were very proactive and met with them that next morning (after the NCAA title game loss in Atlanta) before we got on the plane to come back,” Beilein said. “I advised them all they should all go the NBA advisory committee and see what they think, so that’s the process right now.”

Beilein said there has been no feedback yet, and it will be confidential when it does come back -- but that will play a large role in the decision-making.

“Let’s find out from the real guys that know it,” Beilein said. “They have been so accurate in the past few years as to what their advice was to our players and many players, so I do trust it.”

Mitch McGary Backs Off Definitive Plan To Return To Michigan, Will Consider Options After Season

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:47:36 EDT

Mitch McGary backed away on Friday from plans to return to Michigan for his sophomore season.

McGary had previously declared he would be "100 percent" returning for another year in Ann Arbor.

"I was misunderstood, I kind of got caught off guard," McGary said. "That's kind of a question that's ill-advised right now.

"We're trying to focus on Syracuse."

McGary’s NBA draft stock has soared after strong performances against Kansas’ Jeff Withey and Florida’s Patric Young.

"Maybe a few weeks after the season's over, somebody can ask me that question again," McGary said.

John Beilen Sees Similarities Between Trey Burke, Chris Paul

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:16:25 EDT

John Beilein sees similarities in the floor game and leadership capabilities of Trey Burke and Chris Paul.

"It’s probably unfair to compare anyone to (Paul)," Beilein said. "... But there are certainly many similarities. They can hit the in-between jump shot, he has a great pace to game. Paul has worked so hard at his game and he’s elevated it like the way we hope Trey can one day. This young man’s got a fire in his belly to be the best player he can be and make his team win.

"I have a sense that if you check Chris Paul, he’s probably got that same fire."

Burke studies top point guards like Paul, Rajon Rondo and Tony Parker.

"When you watch those guys, they’re more than just great point guards out there on the court," Burke said. "They’re actual leaders and the coach on the court. You want to model yourself after guys like that because you have your teammates’ respect.

"Instead of criticizing them in negative ways, you can go up to them and tell them what you see or tell them what you feel like you need to do so it can be done."

Trey Burke Will Likely Declare For Draft If Michigan Wins Title

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:12:32 EDT

Trey Burke said that winning a national championship this season would make it easier for him declare for the NBA draft.

 “It would probably definitely make my decision much easier, which is to leave,” Burke said on the Dan Patrick Show. “Because that’s really today’s culture. If you get that far as a team, you have those opportunities, you definitely have to look into them and make sure you’re making the right decision.

"But that’s just something that I’ll talk over with my family and try to come out with something at the end of the season.”

Burke is projected to be a lottery pick.

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