Projected top-five NBA Draft pick James Wiseman has reportedly chosen Excel Sports Management as his professional representation, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The former five-star prospect announced on Dec. 19 his decision to withdraw from the University of Memphis after the NCAA suspended him for 12 games after receiving improper recruiting benefits.
Wiseman would have been eligible to return to play on Jan. 12 against USF but instead decided to sign with an agent and begin training for the 2020 NBA Draft.
Wiseman was ruled ineligible to play this season after the NCAA concluded that his family received improper benefits prior to enrolling at Memphis when head coach Penny Hardaway loaned $11,500 to his mother for moving expenses.
Following the decision by the NCAA, Wiseman and the university filed a lawsuit to temporarily block the ruling, which a Shelby County judge granted pending further litigation. Wiseman played two more games for Memphis but eventually withdrew his lawsuit to await a final verdict.
The NCAA issued its final ruling on Nov. 20.
Memphis 7-footer James Wiseman — a potential No. 1 overall pick — has signed with @excelsm for his NBA representation, league source tells ESPN. Wiseman will start preparing for the June NBA Draft now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 27, 2019
The 7-foot-1 center is projected to be a top-five pick in June. Wiseman has the physical attributes that will intrigue teams and he can be a force in the paint given his 7-foot-6 wingspan.
In three games with the Tigers, Wiseman averaged 19.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and three blocks.
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