Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett waited until the final minutes of the deadline Monday afternoon when he finally got word that Patty Mills was staying in the June 25 draft, according to an ESPN.com report.

Mills went to the Reebok Eurocamp last week in Treviso, Italy where he shined well enough to warrant staying in the draft.

Bennet cited Mills' work ethic and pasion for the game in a statement, saying he will flourish as a professional.

Via ESPN

NBA Draft, NCAA Basketball

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