April 2020 Basketball Wiretap

AJ Lawson Withdraws From Draft, Will Return To South Carolina

Jul 30, 2020 1:16 AM

AJ Lawson will return to South Carolina for his junior season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft.

Lawson entered the draft in April, but did not hire an agent.

Lawson averaged 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds last season, both team-highs. 

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Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon Withdraw From NBA Draft, Will Return To Missouri

Jul 25, 2020 11:43 PM

Missouri's trio of Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith, and Jeremiah Tilmon all withdrew from the 2020 NBA draft.

All three players will return to the Tigers next season.

Missouri will have 11 juniors and seniors on next season's roster, the highest number in the SEC.

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Alonzo Verge Jr. Withdraws From Draft, Will Return To Arizona State

Jul 19, 2020 12:25 PM

Alonzo Verge Jr. will withdraw from the 2020 NBA draft and return to Arizona State for his senior season.

Verge, who declared for the draft in April, averaged 14.6 points and 3.5 rebounds last season.

"He is committed to winning and competing for championships. Zo is well positioned to have an outstanding senior season, which will strengthen his future professional opportunities," said Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley.

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Isaiah Livers Withdraws From NBA Draft, Will Return To Michigan

Jul 18, 2020 11:57 PM

Isaiah Livers announced that he will withdraw from the 2020 NBA draft and return to Michigan for his senior season.

"My family and I are so appreciative of Coach Howard and all the staff for letting us really explore my dream of playing in the NBA. While it was a limited process due to COVID-19, I want to thank all the NBA teams who took the time to talk to me. The information I gathered is going to be invaluable moving forward. But now, we have unfinished business in Ann Arbor. I cannot wait to do everything I can and help lead this team to great things," released Livers in a statement.

Livers averaged 12.9 points and 4.0 rebounds last season.

College players have until August 3rd to withdraw from the draft. 

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Tre Mann Withdraws From NBA Draft, Will Return To Florida

Jul 8, 2020 1:27 AM

Tre Mann will return to Florida for his sophomore season after withdrawing from the 2020 NBA Draft.

Mann, who averaged 5.3 points off the bench last season, surprised the team by declaring for the draft in late April.

Mann's decision to return was influenced by the transfer of Andrew Nembhard, opening up a starting point guard role for the Gators. 

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