Butler forward Gordon Hayward is staying in the NBA Draft, a decision he says was made a long time ago.

Some are hoping that Hayward will land with the hometown Pacers, which isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.

Indiana had the tenth-worst record in the NBA this past season, meaning they'll likely have the 10th pick in June's Draft.

"We welcome him to the NBA and wish him the best for a long, successful and prosperous career," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "He's definitely an interesting prospect."