Jeremy Lamb is one of the top-rated shooting guards projected in the 2012 draft, but has struggled with a tendency to disappear against tough competition.

Many talent evaluators believe Lamb is too laid back, even going so far as to label the 6-foot-5 scoring guard as soft.

"I think that's his deal," said a Central Division executive. "It gives you a little bit (of concern) but that program's turned out a lot of good players. I think you have to give him the benefit of the doubt. If you can play for [coach Jim] Calhoun you can play for a lot of coaches. He's got some tools. He's really athletic. And people seem to like the kid, too. He's just pretty passive."

One opposing coach criticized Lamb’s effort and energy.

"When you give him space and you let him do his thing he's got it going pretty good," the coach said. "But when you get up in him and deny him the ball and make him work for his shot, he doesn't seem to be the most competitive guy. But he's good. He can shoot it. It just depends on how competitive he's going to be on that given day."

Andre Drummond is entering the NBA draft, multiple sources confirmed.

Drummond, a 6-foot-11 center, averaged 10 points and 7.6 rebounds during his freshman season at UConn.

Drummond has been projected as a top-five pick.

Andre Drummond is not close to making a decision on whether to enter the NBA draft.

“Nope,” Drummond said when asked if he was near a decision on his future.

“I’m here now, that’s all that matters,” he said Tuesday as he walked from Gampel Pavilion. “I’m working on my game. Right now I’m heading to class.”

Drummond is a lock for the top-10, if he opts to leave.

The NBA deadline for early entries is April 29.

Jeremy Lamb has decided that he will forgo his final two years of college and declare for the 2012 NBA draft.

"It was a difficult decision, but after much prayer and discussion with my parents, I feel that it's in the best interest of me and my family to declare myself eligible for the upcoming NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball," Lamb said. "I have very much enjoyed my two years at UConn, especially getting to experience one of the greatest feelings that a college player can have, winning the national championship."

Lamb, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, averaged 17.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

"I have learned a lot, both on and off the basketball court as well as in the classroom, and I feel as if I'm ready to take the next step in my basketball career," Lamb said. "I intend to successfully complete the current semester academically as I get prepared for the draft."

Jim Calhoun said he spoke with Jeremy Lamb, and Lamb’s father, Rolando, on Friday about the sophomore guard’s decision regarding the NBA draft.

"They're about ready to make a decision," Calhoun said.

Multiple sources have indicated Lamb will declare for the draft.

Andre Drummond is on the fence about entering the NBA draft, according to sources with knowledge of his thinking.

The 6-foot-10, 270 pound Drummond is projected as a top-5 pick after posting 10 points and 7.6 rebounds during his freshman season at UConn.

Alex Oriakhi is planning visits to North Carolina, Duke, Missouri, and Kentucky, his father confirmed.

Oriakhi’s father also listed Ohio State, Xavier, and UNC-Charlotte as possible destinations for his son to land.

The junior forward requested his release from UConn on March 21.

Andre Drummond is still gathering information and may not decide until just before the deadline for the NBA draft whether to return to UConn next season.

The 6-foot-10, 270-pound freshman isn’t “worried about (making) a decision right now,” according to a person with knowledge of Drummond’s plans.

Drummond has until April 29th to make himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Jim Calhoun said that Jeremy Lamb is nearing a decision on whether to enter the NBA draft.

“I think Jeremy is closer [to a decision] than Andre [Drummond],” Calhoun said. “At one point I think Andre thought he needed another year, which we do too. But that’s a decision he has to make. With Jeremy, all the [NBA] guys I’ve talked to, a lot of them think he would go No. 5 or No. 6. If a guy is going to go No. 5 or No. 6, I have a tough time telling him he can’t go.”

Calhoun said that Drummond could have the same impact as Anthony Davis, if he returns to UConn next season.

"I don’t think it makes any difference when Andre leaves,” Calhoun said. “Could he be an Anthony Davis type? Yeah, he could be. He’s not doing that right now, but he could.”