Decision Time

It's decision time for dozens of NCAA players who are on the fence about going pro. It always disappoints me to see the number of people willing to forego years of college to rush onto the big stage. With about a week until players have to make up their minds, here's where the ACC teams stand:

Boston College:
No one leaving early

Clemson:
Trevor Booker declared he is coming back for his senior year. Clemson will be hurt next year though because Terence Oglesby is leaving the team to play in Europe.

Duke:
Gerald Henderson is leaving. His loss will definitely hurt Duke; he was their best player. On the flip side, Kyle Singler is returning, helping to boost a team that should be the favorite for the ACC title.

Florida State:
Soloman Alabi will be returning. He was on some draft boards but after only one year at FSU is not seasoned enough.

Georgia Tech:
Gani Lawal is leaving early, after just two years with the Yellow Jackets. Paul Hewitt has had a tough time keeping his talented players there for more than a year or two and Lawal will be a big loss.

Maryland:
Greivis Vasquez is the first person on this list who has not made his decision yet. His name is in the draft, but he has not hired an agent. I don't see him making much of an impact in the NBA, and he would be a big loss for the Terps.

Miami:
Dwayne Collins was in the same position as Vasquez, but just decided he is coming back to Miami. He was a good albeit inconsistent player down low for the Hurricanes. And with them losing Jack McClinton, Collins' staying is big.

North Carolina:
The biggest loss of probably any team in college basketball. Wayne Ellington will forego his senior season to enter the NBA draft. So will Ty Lawson. On the plus side, freshman Ed Davis will return to school for his second and probably final year for the Heels.

NC State:
Brandon Costner is in the draft but hasn't hired an agent. He has displayed flashes but has been way too inconsisten to be considered seriously for a first round selection. He definitely should come back to State.

Virginia:
Sylven Landesberg was generally thought to be a one and done player most of last year, but he is returning to the Cavaliers. He is the type of talent that I can see doing well in the NBA, but another year of college can't hurt.

Virginia Tech:
No one leaving early

Wake Forest:
Was Wake a one-year wonder? They are losing a fair amount. James Johnson has decided to go pro after his sophomore season. He was one of Wake's best players. Jeff Teague really burst onto the scene in his sophomore year. He is currently on the fence, having declared for the draft but not hired an agent. Good news though: Al-Farouq Aminu will be coming back for his sophomore season. He has the type of body NBA scouts love, but has decided to come back for another year.

It's been a while since I've posted on this blog but I'll try to keep it fairly up to date with the latest offseason news.