Colorado State junior David Roddy told Jonathan Givony of ESPN that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his remaining collegiate eligibility.
Roddy, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, averaged a career-high 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 31 games. He became the 31st player in program history to reach at least 1,000 career points (1,406) on Dec. 11.
The 6-foot-6 forward is considered to be a borderline first-round pick after a strong season with the Rams. He presented a matchup problem for opposing teams given his size at 255 pounds and ability to score inside and out. He shot 43.8% from 3-point range on 3.4 attempts.
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— David Roddy (@droddy22) March 30, 2022
By testing the pre-draft process, Roddy will have the opportunity to participate in private workouts with teams. He also figures to be a strong candidate to earn an invitation to the draft combine or NBA G League Elite Camp in May.
The early-entry withdrawal deadline for underclassmen is June 1.
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