April 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Austin Reaves Leaves Oklahoma For 2021 NBA Draft

Mar 31, 2021 11:04 AM

Austin Reaves will leave Oklahoma to declare for the 2021 NBA draft and will forgo his remaining college eligibility.

"I have decided to declare for the NBA draft and will be hiring an agent in the near future," Reaves told ESPN. "My family and I believe this is best decision for my future and I'm super excited for the next part of my journey."

Reaves is currently the No. 40 prospect in the ESPN 100 draft rankings.

Reaves averaged 18.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists for Oklahoma

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Jaden Springer Declares For NBA Draft, Will Sign With Agent

Mar 30, 2021 1:18 AM

Tennessee freshman Jaden Springer declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, and said he will sign with an agent.

Springer is currently ranked No. 27 in ESPN's draft rankings.

Springer averaged 12.5 points per game on 43.5% from three last season.

ESPN

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Kai Jones Leaves Texas For 2021 NBA Draft

Mar 24, 2021 10:24 PM

Kai Jones is leaving Texas for the 2021 NBA Draft and intends to sign with an agent.

"It was truly an honor to represent the Texas Longhorns for the past two seasons and suit up with my brothers night in and night out," Jones said. "... My time here has set me up to be successful as I take the next steps in my career."

Jones is expected to be selected in the later half of the lottery or the middle of the first round. 

The Athletic

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Tre Mann Leaves Florida For 2021 NBA Draft

Mar 24, 2021 11:12 AM

Tre Mann has left Florida for the 2021 NBA draft.

"After much consideration, I have decided to take the next step in my basketball career and will declare for the 2021 NBA draft," Mann told ESPN. "To Gator nation, your love and support will always hold a special place in my heart. I will be hiring an agent to help guide me through this process."

Mann is currently the 15th rated prospect by ESPN.

Growing to 6-foot-5 over the course of his college career, Mann is considered one of the most talented ball handlers and shot creators in this draft class, featuring NBA range on his jump shot and impressive shiftiness changing speeds out of the pick-and-roll.

"I think that NBA teams were able to see my ability to play on and off the ball as well as my improved stats across the board," Mann said. "I was able to showcase my leadership skills, efficiency shooting the ball, defensive versatility and ability to rebound."

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Brandon Boston Jr. Declares For NBA Draft

Mar 21, 2021 12:58 PM

Brandon Boston Jr. declared for the NBA Draft on Saturday, becoming the third Kentucky Wildcat to declare for the draft this week. 

Isaiah Jackson and Terrence Clarke also announced their decisions to turn pro, though Jackson is the only one out of the group to not hire an agent.

Boston Jr. is ranked No. 34 in ESPN's draft rankings.

Jackson is ranked No. 12 in the rankings, with Clarke at No. 67.

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Kentucky Freshman Isaiah Jackson To Enter Draft, Will Not Hire Agent

Mar 18, 2021 1:01 AM

Kentucky freshman Isaiah Jackson will enter the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent.

The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 8.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season.

Jackson is ranked No. 12 in ESPN's Top 100 prospects for the 2021 NBA draft class. 

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