Melo Trimble's Maryland career may be over after two seasons. The Terrapins' leading scorer entered the 2016 NBA draft on Monday, according to Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post, though he won't hire an agent, making a return to Maryland possible.
The sophomore guard made the decision after Maryland's exit in the Sweet 16 of the 2016 NCAA tournament, losing 79-63 at the hands of Kansas.
To a certain extent, it's a bit surprising Trimble would make the jump to the NBA now. While Maryland as a whole had a good season, he took a step backward in terms of individual performance. His scoring and shooting both dipped from their 2014-15 levels:
In his most recent mock draft, Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman didn't have Trimble going in the first round. In a previous mock, he had the Detroit Pistons taking him with the 44th overall pick:
Trimble has struggled lately, and it's become tougher to ignore the lack of athleticism that shows up under the NBA lens.
Still, his playmaking and pull-up shooting ability are worth looking into. Trimble will ultimately try to carve out a ...
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