Monthly Archives: April 2007

Quotes from Gabe

“I’m looking to hear I’ll be a first-round pick, because of the guaranteed money. If it’s not looking like I’ll be a first-round pick, I’ll obviously stay in school. If it is, I’ll have to look over my options.” “It … Continue reading

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Pruitt will test waters

Gabe Pruitt has made it official that he will declare for the NBA draft but not hire an agent, leaving it open for him to pull out by June 18, 10 days before the draft, and return for his senior … Continue reading

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Wilkinson on Young

“We tried everything to convince him to stay, sophomore forward Keith Wilkinson said. “We tried to sell him on the basketball, the friends, the girls. We took him out to Santa Monica to the Promenade and threw a couple parties … Continue reading

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Gibson officially is staying

Taj Gibson said he gave consideration to declaring for the NBA draft but had a long talk with coach Tim Floyd and decided it was best for him to return to USC. “I could have went for the draft and … Continue reading

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Pruitt in limbo

Gabe Pruitt said there is no reason for him not to test the waters and declare for the NBA draft, leaving the possibility to return to USC by not hiring an agent, but that he still wants to think it … Continue reading

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Nick makes it official

Nick Young announced his decision to declare for the NBA draft in a press conference at Heritage Hall. He had his parents Mae and Charles by his side, and said the opportunity to provide for his family was his main … Continue reading

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Pruitt isn’t announcing Tuesday

Nick Young’s announcement that he will enter the NBA draft will happen Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall. Gabe Pruitt is not scheduled to make his announcement at that time. Pruitt has told the Daily News he is leaning … Continue reading

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Young going pro

Leading scorer Nick Young will forego his senior season at USC and declare for the NBA draft, according to sources. The small forward, who prepped at Cleveland High of Reseda, plans to make his official announcement on campus early next … Continue reading

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Nick Young update

Young is likely to make his announcement next week. The indication he has received from NBA personnel is that, if he declares, his range in the draft would be between picks 10 and 25 in the first round depending on … Continue reading

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