A&M freshman center Jordan declares for NBA draft

[Guest Ozen]

A&M freshman center Jordan declares for NBA draft

7-footer won't hire an agent, returning to Aggies still a possibility

Texas A&M freshman center DeAndre Jordan has decided to throw his name into the NBA early entry hat.

The product of Christian Life Academy will not hire an agent, so the 7-footer could still return to the Aggies for next season but will be able to attend camps and be evaluated by NBA teams

Jordan, a long and athletic post, had been listed as high as a Top 5 pick coming into his freshman season at A&M but after he struggled and spent most of the year coming off the bench his stock dipped some.

"I just want to test the waters and get a good feel for where I might be drafted," Jordan said.

He averaged 7.9 points and led A&M with 6.0 rebounds, while blocking 44 shots and shooting .617 from the field.

"DeAndre wants to explore where he might be in this year's draft," A&M Head Coach Mark Turgeon said. "This is the first step in that process."

[bullets13]

He might get drafted due to his size alone, but is anyone really going to fall all over themselves to draft a guy who's 7 feet tall but only averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds on a COLLEGE squad?  Hopefully he'll decide to give A&M another year, improve his numbers, and reevaluate things at the end of next season.

[DP#1FAN]

He is not ready yet for the next level. A couple of years playing will make a big difference where he is drafted.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

he better stay in school

[DC07]

think it would've ben better if he stayed