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Shipp Enters Draft With Option To Return To UCLA

UCLA's Josh Shipp has declared for the NBA draft on the last day that underclassmen can declare but has not hired an agent, the Associated Press are reporting.

"After speaking with my family and with Coach [Ben] Howland, I think I should test the NBA waters to get some feedback," Shipp said in a statement Sunday. "I feel like it really can't hurt me at this time. I want to go through the process this year, which will serve as a positive experience for me in my future development."

Via ESPN


UConn's Thabeet Will Remain In School

Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet will return to school for his junior year, according to a report on ESPN.com.

He was projected as a first-round pick by most analysts and was listed as the 25th pick in RealGM.com's most-recent 2008 Mock Draft.

"As a team, we took a step in the right direction this year, but I look forward to us working together to win a Big East Championship and making a run at a national championship," Thabeet said in a statement released Sunday by UConn. "I really enjoy being here, getting a great education and spending time with my friends and teammates."

Via ESPN


UCLA's Collison To Return For Senior Season

UCLA's Darren Collison announced Saturday that he will return for his senior season instead of joining teammates who have declared for the NBA draft, as reported by ESPN.com.

"I want to give myself the best possible chance to succeed at the next level," Collison was quoted as saying by the Los Angeles Times. "I have not made this decision impulsively. I have unfinished business at UCLA. I want to complete my education, and when I do enter the draft I don't want to be just another prospect."

Via espn.com


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