The North Carolina Tar Heels announced Monday night that Justin Jackson withdrew his name from 2016 NBA draft consideration and will return for his junior season.
Jackson released a statement regarding the decision:
I’m glad I had the chance to enter the Draft and attend the Combine where I was able to meet with a number of NBA executives and test my game against some of the top players in the country, but after discussing it with my parents and coaches and praying over this decision, the best choice for my basketball future is to return to school and play for the Tar Heels next season. My dream certainly is to play in the NBA and going through the draft process this year was another step toward reaching that goal, but I’ve loved my first two years at Carolina and am excited about the upcoming season. It’s going to be a fun year, I will be another year closer to earning my degree and can continue to develop as a person and a player.
An NCAA rule change allowed Jackson up to 10 days following the combine to remove himself from the draft pool and retain his eligibility. He didn't hire an agent, ...
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