Syracuse freshman guard Malachi Richardson will test the NBA Draft waters without hiring an agent, the school announced Monday.
“With the new rules, it’s an opportunity for Malachi to get a better understanding of where he would be in the draft,” Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said in a statement.
The 6-foot-6 Trenton, N.J., native can return to campus for his sophomore season if he doesn’t hire an agent.
The NBA Draft Combine is set for May 11-15 in Chicago, and sources said 65-70 players will be invited. Those who aren’t invited are considered NBA Draft ready.
Richardson averaged 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds for a team that reached the Final Four.
Syracuse adds combo guard Tyus Battle and wing Matthew Moyer in 2016-17.
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