Michigan freshman Caleb Houstan will stay in the 2022 NBA draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility, the program announced on Wednesday.
Houstan, a former five-star recruit from the Montverde Academy, averaged 10.1 points, four rebounds and 1.4 assists on 35.5% shooting from 3-point range in 34 games. He started in every game for the Wolverines and led the team with 60 3-pointers.
The 6-foot-8 forward was once viewed as a potential lottery pick but failed to live up to expectations last season. He is viewed now as a borderline first-round pick but is rumored to have received a draft promise after electing to skip the combine last month.
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According to one report, the Oklahoma City Thunder were mentioned most among executives as the team that could have offered a promise to Houstan. Oklahoma City enters the draft with three first-round picks (Nos. 2, 12 and 30) and has handed several promises in the past.
Of course, the Thunder potentially giving Houstan a guarantee is purely speculative at this point but the 19-year-old will have the opportunity to improve his stock in interviews and private workouts with teams ahead of the draft on June 23.
Houstan had until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday to withdraw from the draft.
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