After one season with the Maryland Terrapins, center Diamond Stone declared for the 2016 NBA draft.
Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post noted on Monday, "[Stone] has declared and will hire agent, school announces."
The Milwaukee native entered his freshman season with the Terps with high expectations; he largely lived up to them, as he averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game on the year. He also captured the Big Ten Newcomer of the Year award despite no shortage of competition for that honor.
At 6'11" and 255 pounds, Stone was a dominant force in the paint at times and was able to impose his will on opponents with plays such as this one, via Big Ten Men's Hoops on Twitter:
Stone was plagued by inconsistency at times, though, which isn't necessarily uncommon for young players. He also wasn't as strong on the boards as most would expect from a player with his size and strength either, but he conceivably has the tools needed to be great in that regard at the next level provided he commits himself.
In addition to that, Stone created some ...
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Article written by Mike Chiari