Jakob Poeltl will return to Utah for his sophomore year
The Austrian big man decided to forgo the NBA Draft and return to college
Austrian big man Jakob Poeltl will return to the Utah Utes for his sophomore year, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
The 7-footer started all but one game for the Utes as they reached their first Sweet Sixteen since 2005, averaging 9.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks on his way to a spot on the Pac-12 All-Freshman team.
Poeltl was projected as high as a lottery pick by Draft Express and Sports Illustrated, among other outlets.
The 7-footer started all but one game for the Utes as they reached their first Sweet Sixteen since 2005, averaging 9.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks on his way to a spot on the Pac-12 All-Freshman team.
Poeltl was projected as high as a lottery pick by Draft Express and Sports Illustrated, among other outlets.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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