Cody Zeller is joining his teammate Victor Olidipo in leaving Indiana University for the riches of the NBA.
The 7-foot Indiana sophomore announced his decision to enter the draft in a statement before a press conference n Bloomington Wednesday.
Neither decision was a surprise. Both players are considered probable NBA lottery picks. But while Oladipo’s stock appeared to soar in recent months, Zeller’s play at times raised questions about whether he’s ready to compete in the NBA.
Zeller, a second team All-America pick by the Associated Press, scored 1,157 points in 72 games in his Indiana career, a 16.1 average. He also averaged 7.3 rebounds.
The Hoosiers were 56-16 with Zeller and made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16. This year, Indiana won its first outright Big Ten championship since 1993 and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament before falling to Big East runner-up Syracuse in the NCAA round of 16.
Maybe Purdue can beat them next year?
Purdwho ?
I said maybe.
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