Touted forward Thon Maker was reportedly granted 2016 eligibility by the NBA on Thursday, creating a path that may allow top prospects to enter the draft out of high school.
Chad Ford of ESPN.com reported the news, with Jonathan Givony of Draft Express providing confirmation. Maker, 19, will hire an agent rather than retain his amateurism, per Ford. The 7'0" power forward was ranked as the No. 10 high school player in the nation by 247Sports before announcing his intention to enter the draft earlier in April.
“We believe that [Maker] has fulfilled the academic requirements to be eligible for the 2016 draft," Edward Smith, Maker's legal guardian, told Bleacher Report. "He will apply for the 2016 NBA draft and await approval from the NBA.”
“[Maker] has been the hardest-working and the most astute kid I’ve coached in my 23 years of coaching," Smith continued. "I’m happy to have placed him in the position to have this choice.”
Maker presents an interesting case because he attended Orangeville Prep (Canada) this year. The NBA requ ...
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