Arizona freshman forward Aaron Gordon and junior guard Nick Johnson will declare for the NBA Draft during a press conference Tuesday at the school, sources told SNY.tv.
The 6-foot-9 Gordon is projected as the No. 8 pick by DraftExpress.com, while the 6-2 Johnson is projected at 48.
Gordon averaged 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds, while Johnson led the team in scoring at 16.3 points per game.
“Gordon is a great athlete,” one veteran NBA scout told SNY.tv. “He’s not a 3, but an energy guy who needs to become a more skilled perimeter player. He has good upside and will be a backup to start his NBA career.
“[Johnson] is a second-round pick but has a chance to make it,” the scout added. “He may have to be a D-League guy next year to start the season. He will have to be a point guard if he going to make it.”
Arizona is expected to return freshman wing Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, 7-foot sophomore Kaleb Tarczewski and sophomore forward Brandon Ashley.
Arizona also brings in a five-man recruiting class headlined by McDonald’s and Jordan Brand All-American Stanley Johnson.
Photo: AP
