Paul leaves Wake Forest for NBA Draft
Paul hasn't yet asked the NBA to advise him where he might be drafted, although he expects to be a lottery pick. He might even get to play less than 100 miles down the road if the Charlotte Bobcats select him.
"I'm sure my mom and my family wouldn't have a problem with that," he said. "That would be nice to play for the Bobcats, but I'd just like to play for whoever's got the No. 1 pick."
Paul's image was harmed by an incident in the final game of the regular season, when he punched North Carolina State's Julius Hodge in the groin. Paul was suspended for one game and Wake Forest lost to the Wolfpack in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
That loss likely cost the Deacons a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and they were upset in the second round by West Virginia. Paul denied it had any effect on his decision.
"None whatsoever," he said. "Julius Hodge, good riddance. Maybe I'll see you next year."
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