Kansas Jayhawks guard Ochai Agbaji will reportedly withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his senior season, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Agbaji earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors last season after averaging 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 30 games. His 2.6 made 3-pointers per game led the Big 12 while his 37.7 shooting percentage from beyond the arc was fourth.
The 6-foot-5 guard was projected by some to be a second-round pick but he will now have the opportunity to improve that draft stock with a strong showing next season with Kansas. He could earn first-round consideration with another productive season in college.
Players have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to withdraw from the NBA draft and maintain their collegiate eligibility.
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The return of Agbaji should give the Jayhawks a huge boost in the lineup. He has emerged as a strong 3-and-D prospect and could be in contention for several end-of-season conference awards. In addition to Agbaji, Kansas also returns Jalen Wilson and David McCormack from the NBA draft.
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