NBA Draft Wiretap

Georgia Tech's Jarrett Jack To Declare For Draft

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday that Georgia Tech point guard Jarrett Jack will make himself eligible for the draft next week but will not immediately hire an agent.

The 6-3 junior, who could be a late first-round pick, has until May 15 to declare.

ESPN Radio's Doug Gottlieb spoke with Tech coach Paul Hewitt, who said Jarrett will not make a final decision until after finals are over next week. "Anyone who says anything different is not being truthful," Hewitt said.

Via ESPN


Duke's Shelden Williams Returning To Durham For Senior Season

Duke's Shelden Williams has decided to return to school for his senior season.

Williams said in a statement Monday that he has decided to pursue his goal of earning a degree.

"For that reason along with others, I am going to pass on the opportunity to enter the NBA Draft," Williams said in a statement. "I am looking forward to finishing off my academic career with a degree and also returning to the playing court to help Duke compete for the national championship next season."

Via SportsLine.com


Prep Star Monta Ellis Declares For Draft

Mississippi State signee Monta Ellis will declare for the NBA draft instead of going to college, Ellis told ESPN.com on Monday afternoon.

The Lainier (Miss.) High scoring guard is rated as the second best player in the high school class of 2005, according to scouthoops.com. He said he is in the process of interviewing agents and will make a final decision in the coming days.

"This has always been a dream of mine," Ellis said. "This is the best move for me to put my name in the draft."

Ellis becomes the fourth high school player to officially declare for the draft, joining Oklahoma State signee Gerald Green (Gulf Shores Academy in Houston, Texas), unsigned Andray Blatche of South Kent Prep School (Conn.) and Memphis signee Shawne Williams (Laurinburg Prep, N.J.).

Via ESPN


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