The 2021 NBA Draft is quickly approaching and many college basketball stars are looking to make the jump to the professional level. One of those players is Duke University’s Jalen Edey, who has declared for the draft but is still considering the possibility of returning to school for his senior season.
Edey, a 6-foot-7 forward from Canada, has been a key contributor for the Blue Devils since his freshman season. He averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this past season and was a key piece of Duke’s run to the Elite Eight in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. His size and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect for NBA teams, and he has the potential to be a valuable role player at the next level.
However, Edey is still undecided on whether he will stay in the draft or return to Duke for his senior season. If he does decide to stay in the draft, he will likely be a late first-round pick, but he could also slip into the second round. On the other hand, if he decides to return to school, he could potentially improve his stock and become a first-round pick in 2022.
Edey has until May 30th to make his decision, and it will be interesting to see what he decides. If he does decide to stay in the draft, he could be a valuable asset for an NBA team due to his size and athleticism. However, if he decides to return to school, he could potentially improve his stock and become an even more attractive prospect for NBA teams in 2022.
No matter what Edey decides, it will be an important decision that could shape his future. He has the potential to be a valuable role player at the next level, and whichever decision he makes will have a major impact on his career.
