Klay Thompson announced Monday that he will enter the NBA draft.

Thompson won't hire an agent and could pull out of the draft before May 8.

In a story on ESPN.com, Mychal Thompson, Klay's father, said it is an "exploratory move."

"He wants to get a couple of workouts to see where he fits," said Mychal Thompson, a Lakers radio color commentator and talk show host for 710 ESPN in Los Angeles. "All the scouts love him. They love his complete game. I'm getting very favorable feedback."

Washington State junior forward DeAngelo Casto has decided to forgo his senior season and will declare for the NBA draft.
He told the Spokesman-Review he left WSU in order to support his young son.

"There are a lot of reasons, but mainly for paper value," Casto said. "My kid, my son, I want to support him. I have to be able to support him, take care of him, provide for him.

"It didn't look like I would be able to maintain financially if I stayed."

Casto isn't projected as a NBA draft prospect and is expected to pursue a professional playing career overseas.

"We appreciate everything DeAngelo has given to the Washington State men's basketball program," WSU coach Ken Bone said in a statement released by the school. "His effort on the court was always outstanding and it led to a very good season where he earned All-Pac-10 honors. Now that he's moving on to pursue a professional career in basketball, we wish him nothing but the best."

Former NBA player Mychal Thompson said his son Klay, a high scoring guard at Washington State, will likely enter the draft.

“That’s the way he’s leaning,” Mychal said Wednesday. “He’s probably going to put his name in and use my contacts and my inside information that I have to make up his mind by May 8th.

 “Yeah, that’s the route we’re taking,” said Mychal, a former No. 1 draft pick, long-time NBA player and current Los Angeles Lakers radio color commentator, the team he finished his career with. “Because I have the advantage most parents don’t have, I’m in the league and I can find out firsthand what the scouts and GMs think of him.

“It’s like insider trading. I guess that’s legal in this business.”

Wichita State defeated Alabama by a 66-57 final to win the 2011 National Invitational Tournament. Wichita State shot 50.0% from the floor against one of the best defensive teams in the country in the Crimson Tide.

Graham Hatch of Wichita State was named Tournament MVP.

Wichita State defeated Washington State by a final of 75-44 to reach the championship.

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