NBA Draft Recap:

With the NBA draft now over, let's take a look at the ACC players selected and where they are going:

12. Gerald Henderson (Duke) - Bobcats
It's probably not much of a surprise that Henderson was the first ACC player picked. And also not a surprise that the Bobcats took him. They seem to love keeping players from the state of North Carolina and I see Henderson being a good NBA player.

13. Tyler Hansbrough (UNC) - Pacers
It probably makes UNC fans mad to see their beloved Hansbrough taken one spot below a Dukie. There has been a lot of talk about the impact Psycho T will have in the NBA. I don't see this pick helping the Pacers all that much but they know they will get a guy who will work harder than anyone else.

16. James Johnson (Wake) - Bulls
James Johnson is a great athlete and probably was just reaching his potential with Wake. He's a solid pick and should help an improving Bulls team.

18. Ty Lawson (UNC) - Timberwolves
This was the third point guard Minnesota took in the first round, leaving me a bit puzzled. They have since traded Lawson to the Nuggets, where he should be just fine backing up Chauncey Billups. His speed is his biggest asset.

19. Jeff Teague (Wake) - Hawks
I thought Teague came out a year too early, and he is one of the bigger question marks in terms of how he will perform in the NBA. I don't see him playing much for Atlanta in his first year.

28. Wayne Ellington (UNC) - Timberwolves
Another Tar Heel picked by the T'Wolves. You can see a trend here: of the first 6 ACC members picked in the draft, they are all from Tobacco Road. Ellington is a terrific shooter, but so was JJ Redick and he's done little in the NBA.

29. Toney Douglas (FSU) - Lakers
This first ACC player outside Tobacco Road taken was traded to the Knicks. I really liked Douglas in college and think there's a place for his toughness and will to win in the NBA. It's too bad he's stuck on the Knicks.

46. Danny Green (UNC) - Cavaliers
Danny Green was a great player in college but I don't see a whole lot coming from him at the next level. He's playing on a good team and will likely get buried on the bench, if he even makes the squad.

51. Jack McClinton (Miami) - Spurs
Like Ellington, McClinton is just a great pure shooter. I think McClinton might have a future in the NBA, though, because he can play the point. He might make a good backup for Tony Parker.

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.