Louisville sophomore Chinanu Onuaku will remain in the NBA Draft and forego his final two years of college eligibility.
Onuaku is projected as the No. 38 pick by DraftExpress.com.
He averaged 9.9 and 8.5 rebounds last season at Louisville.
“After speaking with my family and friends and going through the NBA process, I am excited to remain in the draft to continue the pursuit of my dream of playing in the NBA,” said Onuaku. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my two years in Louisville and know that my development as a player and person at UofL is a major factor in where I am today. I will miss my teammates, coaches and the great fans, but I will always be a Cardinal.”
“We thank Nanu for the great effort he has given the University of Louisville,” Cardinals coach Rick Pitino said. “We are proud of the improvements he has made as a basketball player and as a young man. He’s extremely young with great potential and there’s not a doubt in my mind that he will go into his individual workouts and show everyone what he’s all about, the same way (former UofL guard) Terry Rozier did a year ago.”
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