Oral Roberts sophomore Max Abmas has entered the 2021 NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Abmas, a 6’1″ point guard, is a potential first-round pick.
“My plan is to enter the draft and get as much feedback as I can,” he said. “I’m hoping to work my way into the first round or get some type of guaranteed contract to help me decide whether to stay in.”
Abmas played a key role in Oral Roberts’ success during the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The 20-year-old averaged 24.6 points, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 28 games last season, shooting 48% from the floor, 43% from deep and 89% from the charity stripe. He currently ranks 30th on ESPN’s big board.
“For me going to Oral Roberts — I’ve seen players like Steph Curry [Davidson] and Damian Lillard [Weber State] who went to mid-majors and showed you can make it from those schools as well,” Abmas said. “I decided to control what I can control and let the rest play out. It came a whole lot faster than I expected.”
Abmas will retain the option to return to school — a decision that’ll largely be based on the feedback he receives from NBA teams. Abmas is one of over 100 college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who have entered the July 29 draft so far.
Great Player!
Lead college in scoring. Is a very good shooter. Needs weight for NBA. He could go late first rd on potential. Shooting is on demand today’s NBA. I would keep him in G-league for a yr. On Strength, conditioning, weight gain program. 1st rd is guaranteed money. I do it.
Perfect pick for the thunder when they end up with Miami’s pick in the 18-25 range. Keep him home.
(I doubt Houston pick swap occurs.)
Warriors have 57% chance to get 6-8 pick if Wolves beat both Magic and Pistons
NBA draft swap
If Thunder get Rockets pick, Rockets get Heat pick.
Heat get Thunder pick?