Overview
- He is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine and plans to decide by the May 27 withdrawal deadline after this week’s events and a slate of team workouts.
- He placed top six in every shooting drill on day one after meetings with 13 teams, who praised his floor spacing and questioned his defense.
- He said he wants a guaranteed first-round slot to stay in the draft, with only a strong guaranteed second-round deal keeping him from a return to school.
- He said NIL money will not drive his decision, noting he could make more in college than on an NBA contract right now.
- He has not spoken with colleges yet, though reporting points to Kentucky, St. John’s and Louisville as possible options if he withdraws.