Memphis guard Antonio Anderson withdrew his name from the NBA Draft. Because he didn't hire an agent and kept his college eligibility, he will return to Memphis for his senior season."I've decided to take my name out of the draft," Anderson told CSTV.com. "The feedback I received is that I would be taken in the second round, and I wasn't comfortable with that. I took my name out this morning and I'm coming back."
It isn't any shock that Anderson would've come back to school. He wasn't viewed as a strong prospect to be a first round pick.
As of now, Anderson will be the Tigers' top returning scorer (he was fourth on the team last year with an 8.6 ppg average). Teammate Derrick Rose will be one of the first players taken in the draft, while Chris Douglas-Roberts is projected to be a late first rounder. Robert Dozier has entered his name in the draft but hasn't hired an agent either.
The cupboard won't be bare, however, as Memphis brings in super recruits Tyreke Evans, Angel Garcia and Wesley Witherspoon.
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5-26-2008 @ 12:46PM
Anne said...
Welcome back, Antonio! Talk to Dozier and get him to come back, too, as the Tigers will be roaring back, slashing all challengers for that national title. Thanks for coming back, AA. See you this fall!
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7-01-2008 @ 5:17PM
Geno said...
Looks like there will be a lot to consider next year for the "Bluff Tigers". I can't wait!
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