Antonio Blakeney to Test NBA Draft; Will Not Hire Agent
School gave the announcement
LSU guard Antonio Blakeney, who earned All-SEC freshman team honors in 2015-16, has announced that he will test the waters of the new NBA Draft system that will help determine his immediate future.
Blakeney has said he will not hire an agent at this time and that under the new rules in place this year as authored by the NCAA, NBA and National Association of Basketball Coaches, would leave him the opportunity to return for his sophomore season.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank God, my family, my coaches and teammates,” Blakeney said. “I’ve learned some valuable lessons during my freshman year. I’m excited about my future in basketball and look forward to improving on and off the court each day.
“After meeting with my mom and the LSU Coaching Staff – I’ve decided to enter my name into the 2016 NBA Draft with the hopes of pursuing my dream of playing the game I love with the best in the world.
“I will not hire an agent to keep my NCAA eligibility intact. I love all the fans at LSU and would love for their support through this process.”
Blakeney has said he will not hire an agent at this time and that under the new rules in place this year as authored by the NCAA, NBA and National Association of Basketball Coaches, would leave him the opportunity to return for his sophomore season.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank God, my family, my coaches and teammates,” Blakeney said. “I’ve learned some valuable lessons during my freshman year. I’m excited about my future in basketball and look forward to improving on and off the court each day.
“After meeting with my mom and the LSU Coaching Staff – I’ve decided to enter my name into the 2016 NBA Draft with the hopes of pursuing my dream of playing the game I love with the best in the world.
“I will not hire an agent to keep my NCAA eligibility intact. I love all the fans at LSU and would love for their support through this process.”