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Spoke to a rep for Jay Z who said Carter has "no comment" on @WojYahooNBA's report that he'll divest from the #Nets to rep NBA players.

Alex Raskin

Russ Smith confirmed his dad's comments last night to @coachbrucepearl and @MarkPacker on SiriusXM that he is heading to the NBA.

Jeff Goodman

Providence makes it official. Ricky Ledo is gone. This is best for Friars program long-term.

Jeff Goodman

Indiana's Victor Oladipo will announce he is leaving for the NBA at 4 pm today, sources told CBSSports. Will graduate in 3 years in May.

Jeff Goodman

New on ITH: HD Video: Victor Oladipo declares for the 2013 NBA Draft http://t.co/2PcleJzzNA #iubb

Alex Bozich

The top two Deflection guys I have ever coached. Dwyane Wade and Victor Oladipo averaged 12.2 deflections per game. Average player=5.5 defl.

Tom Crean

No surprise that Kansas's Ben McLemore is entering the draft. He won't last beyond the top three. Projects to be a big-time scorer.

Chris Mannix

Here is an excellent piece from ESPN’s Chad Ford on how Ben McLemore and Victor Oladipo project in the NBA: “McLemore is a smooth player who moves effortlessly up and down the floor. He has a beautiful jump shot that reminds many scouts of a young Ray Allen. He has a quick release and unlimited range on his jumper. McLemore is a beast in transition and can finish high above the rim.”
Ford on Oladipo: “On the other hand, Oladipo is all about motor on defense. He might be a better version of the Grizzlies’ Tony Allen. His motor runs as hot as any player in the draft. He goes 100 mph all the time, is fearless in the paint, isn’t afraid to do the dirty work and will sacrifice his body to get a steal or a rebound. When his shot isn’t falling, Oladipo finds other ways to get involved. He has a real nose for the ball and always seems to be in the right place at the right time.”