Thon Maker declaring for the NBA. Really thought ASU had a shot.
He's not draft eligible yet the story is pretty interesting. APparently the NBA told him he can't get a ruling unless he declares. He's not a year removed from HS as per the rules, right age but he's still in HS. Maker is claiming his last year is actually a post graduate year and thus he is one year removed, the NBA said they can't rule on his claim unless he declares for the draft.
Not clear to me if they rule he's NOT draft eligible, that he'll be allowed to go to college. The rule changed for COLLEGE kids to declare and go back but not for HS or prepschool kids.
In fact lots of people now assume this means they were told by the NCAA he would not clear.
Talented kid but way too weak, will not be able to handle the NBA physical play he has to get MUCH stronger.
I should add as pointed out on a UCLA board. Last April ASU hired Brian Merritt who is friends with Ed Smith the handler for Maker. Maker declared for the NBA draft, and today Hurley fired Brian Merritt.