At this time last year, most would have thought the 2015-16 season would be Caris LeVert's first in the NBA. Instead, it will be his last at Michigan, where he'll have something to prove coming off a second major foot surgery and unconvincing 17-game pitch to scouts.
Though he'd been producing before going down in January (14.9 points per game), a 42.1 percent field-goal mark and disappearances during December losses to Eastern Michigan (4-of-12 shooting), Arizona (2-of-9 shooting) and SMU (1-of-8 shooting) prevented LeVert from ever catapulting up draft boards.
LeVert would still go on to ask for an evaluation in March from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, which is meant to advise and inform the prospects on their standing and projected draft range. He'd even eventually file for a second evaluation once more players declared.
LeVert's decision to ultimately return suggests he didn't receive the feedback or assurance he was looking for. But with reports of good health and added bulk—as well as significant upside left to pursue—LeVert still has a legitimate opportunity to reign ...
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Caris LeVert’s Back on Road to the NBA After Unexpected Turn
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