Chinemelu "Junior" Elonu To Forgo Senior Season, Stay In NBA Draft
by Beergut on Jun 15, 2009 5:24 PM CDT
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PrintIn a stunning decision today, Junior Elonu has decided to forgo his senior season and stay in the NBA Draft. Elonu, who was the Aggies' fourth leading scorer at 9.8 ppg, and leading rebounder with 7.3 rpg, has outperformed expectations at pre-draft camps.
Elonu has already graduated from A&M, and would be playing as a redshirt senior, had he chosen to return to school. Given that he has already received his degree, you can't really blame him for wanting to test the professional waters and see what is out there for him. I believe Elonu has a game that can translate to the NBA, with the requisite size (6'10, 235 lbs) to play inside. However, given his difficulties handling the ball (Elonu was often picked clean down low), I think another year of experience would have been to his benefit.
The Aggies return Donald Sloan and Bryan Davis, who both decided to pull out of the draft. Elonu's decision means we will need for David Loubeau to really step it up next season.
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This is way tough.
I have a much less rosy feeling about the Turgeon 2009-2010 Aggies without Junior. What a bright spot he was last season…
If he gets drafted and plays well in the NBA
I’ll be happy. We’re missing NBA players. Deandre and Acie play backups….to the backups.
i wish him the best, but I think it is the wrong decision.
On the flip side…who the heck am I to tell him what he should do?
I think D.James from Orange U in Austin made the right choice.
We will see what happens.
best of luck Big Chin 6’10"
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