Dunleavy turning pro? Perhaps

Duke juniors Jason Williams and Carlos Boozer are headed to the NBA after this season, and classmate Mike Dunleavy hasn't ruled out going, too.For three years Dunleavy has called himself "a four-year player," but he admits his rapid ascension this season from sophomore role player to junior All-American has given him something to think about.

"I've always said I plan to be back next year, but at the same time I'm not one to uses the `n-word' -- never," Dunleavy said. "I never say never."

Dunleavy, a 6-foot-9 shooting guard, then volunteered odds on his return.

"I'd say it's 99.9 percent I won't be in the NBA next year," he said.

He was told Michael Jordan once said the same thing. He laughed all the way into the locker room, then turned and said, "Good point." -- G.D.

Note driving new car full of cash in the NBA icon <img border="0" alt="[Laughing]" title="" src="graemlins/laughing.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughing]" title="" src="graemlins/laughing.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughing]" title="" src="graemlins/laughing.gif" />

If Dunleavy leaves, you might see yourself a seriously troubled Duke next year... only 2 top returns...

I don't really think Dunleavy can really go wrong with either choice. There's not many times that you can say that about a kid, but this is one of those times. I agree that Duke will be in deep doo-doo if he goes, though.

And if so, there's a party at my house! <img border="0" alt="[Cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/cheers.gif" />

-JD

wouldn't that be heartbreaking. <img border="0" alt="[Cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/cheers.gif" />