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McGary, Robinson Forgo NBA Draft To Return To Michigan

Apr 18, 2013 2:16 PM

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.

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Tags: Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Tim Hardaway Jr. To Enter Draft

Apr 17, 2013 5:28 PM

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.

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Tags: Tim Hardaway Jr., Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft Declarations, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Trey Burke Will Enter NBA Draft

Apr 13, 2013 5:40 PM

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.

 

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Trey Burke Hopes To Make Draft Decision Sunday

Apr 12, 2013 8:28 PM

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."

Nick Baumgardner/Michigan Live

Tags: Trey Burke, Michigan Wolverines, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NCAA Misc Rumor

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

Apr 11, 2013 11:47 AM

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.”

Mark Snyder/Detroit Free Press

Tags: Trey Burke, Mitch McGary, Tim Hardaway Jr., Glenn Robinson, Michigan Wolverines, Big Ten Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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

Apr 6, 2013 3:47 PM

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.

Nick Baumgardner/Michigan Live

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John Beilen Sees Similarities Between Trey Burke, Chris Paul

Apr 6, 2013 12:16 PM

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."

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Tags: Trey Burke, Chris Paul, Michigan Wolverines, Big Ten Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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