STAFF REPORTS –The University of North Carolina announced Kennedy Meeks, a West Charlotte alum, will submit his name to the NBA for the 2016 Draft, but will not hire an agent at this time and may return to UNC for the 2016-17 season. Teammate Justin Jackson made the same move.
Underclassmen have until April 24 to enter the Draft. They have until May 25 to withdraw from the Draft to be eligible to play college basketball next season.
The NBA Draft Combine, at which approximately 70 players will be invited by the NBA to participate, will take place May 10-15 in Chicago.
“Justin and Kennedy have our complete support in taking this step,” says head coach Roy Williams.” Any player who is thinking about playing in the NBA next season should gather as much information as they can about their possible draft position. We will continue to support and assist them over the next month to obtain the information that will help them decide whether they should remain in the draft or return to UNC next season.”
Meeks averaged 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds in 33 games.
