Day: May 14, 2020

NCAA delays date for NBA draft entrants to return to schoolNCAA delays date for NBA draft entrants to return to school

The NCAA is pushing back its deadline for early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to school, though it will wait to set a new date. The deadline was June 3, which would’ve come 10 days after the completion of the NBA scouting combine. Gavitt said the NCAA will work with the National Association of Basketball Coaches to ensure the change ”supports a player’s decision-making process” on the draft while also allowing them to retain their college eligibility.

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The Latest: LA’s Drew League cancels scheduleThe Latest: LA’s Drew League cancels schedule

The Drew League, a highlight of the summer basketball season in Los Angeles since 1973, has canceled its schedule for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league has attracted some of the NBA’s best players in recent years, with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Paul George and James Harden all among those who have made appearances. ”Drew League is a summer tradition that we look forward to, and while we share in the disappointment of our fans, the health and safety of our athletes and community is our top priority,” the league said Wednesday in announcing its decision.

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