May 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Josh Giddey Declares For 2021 NBA Draft

Apr 27, 2021 9:30 PM

Josh Giddey has declared for the 2021 NBA draft.

Giddey is currently the No. 13 prospect in ESPN's Top 100 draft rankings.

Giddey has spent this season with the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL, averaging 11 points, 7.4 assists and 7.1 rebounds.

"I know that playing in the NBL has more than prepared me for the next level, so I'm ready to take that jump and enter the 2021 NBA Draft," Giddey told ESPN in a statement. "The 36ers have done a great job developing me, and have put a lot of work into my game over the entire time I've been here. My teammates and the coaching staff here in Adelaide have helped my game reach a new level, and that's only given me more confidence that this is the right decision for me."

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Gui Santos Declares For 2021 NBA Draft

Apr 23, 2021 11:12 AM

Gui Santos has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2021 NBA draft, his agent Aylton Tesch of A11 Sports Management told ESPN.

Santos is the No. 33 prospect in ESPN's 2022 mock draft.

Because of his youth and the lack of scouting opportunities caused by the pandemic, Santos was not originally expected to be a part of the 2021 NBA draft class.

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Kentucky Forward Olivier Sarr Declares For Draft

Apr 21, 2021 1:11 AM

Kentucky senior Olivier Sarr declared for the 2021 NBA Draft on Tuesday.

Sarr, who transferred from Wake Forest last season, averaged 10.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

The Wildcats have lost Sarr, Brandon Boston Jr.Terrence Clarke and Isaiah Jackson to the draft thus far. 

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Johnny Juzang Declares For Draft, Could Still Return To UCLA

Apr 20, 2021 3:42 PM

Johnny Juzang is entering the 2021 NBA Draft but will maintain the ability to return to UCLA.

Juzang, the No. 50 prospect in the ESPN 100 NBA draft rankings, was named second-team All-Conference in the Pac-12 after a productive season in which he averaged 16 points and 4.1 rebounds for UCLA.

Juzang was one of the most improved players in the country after averaging just 2.9 points in 12 minutes per game as a freshman at Kentucky, leading him to transfer in the offseason to be closer to home.

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Jalen Suggs Leaves Gonzaga For 2021 NBA Draft

Apr 19, 2021 4:18 PM

Jalen Suggs is leaving Gonzaga for the 2021 NBA Draft.

Suggs is expected to be a top-5 pick in the draft.

Suggs averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals for Gonzaga in less than 30 minutes a game. He was voted a consensus second-team All-American.

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Evan Mobley Leaves USC For NBA Draft

Apr 16, 2021 11:45 AM

Evan Mobley has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, leaving USC after his freshman season.

Mobley is widely expected to be a top-3 pick in the draft.

Mobley was a second-team All-American and the Pac-12 Player of the Year.

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Gonzaga Guard Joel Ayayi Declares To NBA Draft

Apr 10, 2021 1:25 PM

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA Draft on Friday and will hire an agent.

"My four years at Gonzaga have been unforgettable and some of the most special times in my life. I'm honored to be a Zag forever," said Ayayi in a statement.

Ayayi averaged 12 points per game on 57.5% shooting from the field.

He is ranked No. 62 on ESPN's best available list. 

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Arkansas Guard Moses Moody Declares For Draft, Hires Agent

Apr 10, 2021 1:15 PM

Arkansas guard Moses Moody declared for the 2021 NBA Draft and has hired an agent.

Moody is ranked No. 21 on ESPN's best available list.

Moody averaged 16.8 points and 5.8 rebounds on the season. 

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Scotty Pippen Jr. Declares For NBA Draft, Will Retain Eligibility

Apr 10, 2021 12:33 PM

Scottie Pippen Jr. has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft but will retain his eligibility.

Pippen lead Vanderbilt with 20.8 points and 4.9 assists per game.

Pippen in not in the ESPN Top 100 for the upcoming draft.

He has until July 19 to withdraw his name. 

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Keon Johnson Declares For 2021 NBA Draft

Apr 7, 2021 11:06 AM

Keon Johnson will declare for the 2021 NBA Draft, leaving Tennessee after his freshman season.

Johnson is the No. 6 prospect in the ESPN 100 and averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25 minutes per game.

"The NBA has always been my goal, but I never expected it to come this soon," Johnson said. "I really don't care what number I get drafted at. I just want to go somewhere I fit in that organization. Where I can keep developing and find my niche."

Johnson is considered a late bloomer as he also played basketball.

Johnson is considered one of the quickest and most explosive players in the college game in terms of his ability to accelerate from a standstill and get off his feet for dunks and blocks.

"I think NBA teams see a defensive-minded guard who can score at all three levels," Johnson said. "I feel like my 3-point shot is going to improve and keep me on the court in the NBA, along with my versatility on the offensive end."

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Marcus Bagley Declares For Draft, Won't Hire Agent

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Ayo Dosunmu Leaves Illinois For 2021 NBA Draft

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Miles McBride To Enter Draft, Will Maintain College Eligibility

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Sharife Cooper Leaves Auburn To Declare For 2021 NBA Draft

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Duke Freshman DJ Steward Enters Draft, Plans To Hire Agent

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Cade Cunningham Leaves Oklahoma State For 2021 NBA Draft

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Charles Bassey Leaves Western Michigan For 2021 NBA Draft

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James Bouknight To Enter NBA Draft, Plans To Hire Agent

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