May 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Andrew Nembhard To Withdraw From Draft, Transfer From Florida

May 30, 2020 3:56 PM

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard will withdraw from the NBA draft and transfer from Florida.

His decision to transfer reportedly does not comes as a surprise to Florida coaches.

Nembhard, a former top-30 recruit for the class of 2018, averaged 11.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds last season. 

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NBA, NCAA Indefinitely Postpone Deadline For Early Entry Withdrawal

May 13, 2020 8:39 PM

The NBA and NCAA are indefinitely postponing the June 3rd early entry withdrawal date for draft prospects.

The NBA is expected to move the 2020 NBA Draft to August or September.

“The NCAA’s deadline for men’s basketball student-athletes to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain their eligibility will be pushed back from the current June 3 date," said NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt. "This modification is being made with the health and well-being of our student-athletes in mind, along with their ability to make the most informed decisions during this uncertain time, and is based on the recent announcement by the NBA to postpone the 2020 NBA Draft Combine. Out of respect to the NBA’s process, the decision on a new withdrawal date will be made once the league has determined a timeline for the 2020 pre-draft process. Working in collaboration with National Association of Basketball Coaches Executive Director Jim Haney and the rest of the coaches’ leadership, the NCAA membership will ensure that any change supports a player’s decision-making process related to professional opportunities while also protecting their academic pursuits and the opportunity to play college basketball.”

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Tags: NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft Withdrawals

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Mac McClung Withdraws From Draft, Will Transfer From Georgetown

May 13, 2020 4:13 PM

Mac McClung has requested to enter the transfer portal to leave Georgetown. McClung also withdrew his name from the NBA Draft. McClung will file a waiver to play immediately. 

"It was a number of different events that made me feel I had no choice but to transfer from Georgetown," McClung told ESPN. "I really wanted to stay, but things throughout my career made me realize that I couldn't.

"I'm looking for a place I can call home. A place I can be a part of a family and help them succeed."

McClung was in the midst of a breakout sophomore season, averaging 15.7 points, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 27 minutes per game, before a foot injury derailed his season after just 21 games.

Patrick Ewing, appearing on a podcast with Andy Katz on May 5, said McClung would be returning to Georgetown for his junior year. Hazan said McClung never informed Ewing of such and was blindsided to see reports of him withdrawing from the NBA draft made public while he was in the midst of navigating the pre-draft process.

"The podcast with Andy Katz was not the deciding factor to my decision to transfer," McClung said. "I think it affected my pre-draft process, and seemed to confuse a lot of teams."


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Tags: Mac McClung, Georgetown Hoyas, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Withdrawals, NCAA Transfer

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