Kansas State's Beasley to enter NBA draft
2008-04-14 15:16:00
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Ticker) -- Michael Beasley has decided to
take his game to the next level.
Following a stellar freshman season in which he was a finalist
for the Wooden Award, Beasley announced Monday that he will
enter the NBA draft.
Sitting along side Kansas State coach Frank Martin at Bramlage
Coliseum, Beasley fought off a case of the giggles to declare
that he would forgo his remaining three years of college
eligibility.
"I think it is time for me to take my game to the next level,"
Beasley said.
Widely considered to be among the top two picks in June's NBA
draft, Beasley announced that he plans to sign with an agent
shortly. The 19-year-old also stated that he will be
represented by Joe Bell.
Projected as one of the nation's top freshman at the start of
the season along with O.J. Mayo and Kevin Love, Beasley did not
disappoint, finishing first in the nation in rebounding (12.4
rpg) and third in scoring (26.2 ppg).
Named the Big 12 Player of the Year, Beasley set the NCAA record
for most double-doubles (28) by a freshman and established
school and conference all-time single-season marks for scoring
average.
In all, the 6-10 forward ended up setting 30 school records in
leading Kansas State to a 21-12 record and its first appearance
in the NCAA Tournament in 12 years.
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