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(04-03-2018 02:02 PM)GoCats1994 Wrote:  Si just posted a 2-round NBA mock draft. Obviously it's just one person's opinion, but it is also very telling. Among the 1st round projections:

HS/Pre-College: 2
Frosh: 14
Soph's: 5
Juniors: 5
Seniors: 2 (#21 & #30)
European: 2

College seniors do not get drafted in round 1 with any great frequency any more. The NBA is just a different game, and it's one where teams tend to prefer the younger guy with potential upside that they can develop themselves.

Could a player like Evans (or anyone similar to him) boost his draft stock by coming back for his senior season...sure - anything is possible. But while possible, it is not probable/likely.

If he has NBA ability - he is smarter in today's NBA climate to leave school now.

(Note...the same mock draft only has 3 seniors getting selected in the 2nd round.)

This is a very accurate analysis and great explanation. As much as I don't think Evans is ready for the NBA, this is exactly the reason he needs to try.

Age was a big part of Sean Kilpatrick's inability to get drafted. With prep school and a redshirt year Kilpatrick was essentially a 6th year senior.