Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Early Entry And On The Fence
Should I stay or should I go?

by Joey Whelan

The NBA officially declared the start of draft season with the release of the early entry candidate list on Thursday afternoon. The 103 names present were the typical combination of college hoops stars coupled with plenty of names that will leave even the most die hard fan scratching his or her head.

It’s inevitable that every year plenty of players with absolutely no chance of being selected in June submit their names to the powers above that be (the League offices) to announce their intention of going for the gold. This year is no exception with the likes of
Kevin Harris from Northwest Mississippi Community College and Junior Salters of Wofford throwing their hats in the ring. Sometimes it can even make for a fun team building activity. Such is the case for Texas A&M who essentially has their entire roster listed as early entry candidates, all of whom have the same shot that I have of playing in the League next year.

But, this isn’t about the guys with no shot. This certainly isn’t about the guys who are locks. This is about the question marks, those handful of players who feel the need to test the NBA waters before deciding what everyone wants to know: stay or go? Here’s a breakdown of some of the more interesting cases of college players looking to get feedback on their stock before choosing to remain in past the June 15 withdrawal deadline or jump ship for another year of higher hoops learning. (Note: Players who have already signed with agents and must remain in the Draft will not be discussed.)

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