Calathes to enter NBA Draft

Florida sophomore Nick Calathes will enter the NBA Draft, a source told CBSSports.com.

An official announcement is expected soon.

The source said Calathes spoke with coach Billy Donovan on Sunday night, and that Donovan supported the decision. Still, Calathes will not immediately sign with an agent, which will make returning to school an option if it's necessary.

Calathes averaged 17.2 points per game this past season.

Florida finished 25-11.

Calathes to enter NBA Draft

I think this is the best thing that could happen to Florida, its a classic case of addition by subtraction. Nick was too lackidasical with the ball at times, carelessly turning the ball over as well as missing key free throws in several close games. I think Florida will be fine without Nick if not better. Best of luck to Nick.

Big_100_Blue Reputation: 75 Level: Pro Since: Oct 27, 2008	Posted on: March 30, 2009 5:11 pm Score: 72 Calathes to enter NBA Draft Hmm Another big news coming from a Southeastern Conference school. We will be definitely looking forward to what is taking place in Florida. [ Reply to Comment ]
mwdickey Reputation: 83 Level: All-Star Since: Mar 23, 2007	Posted on: March 30, 2009 5:20 pm Score: -16 Calathes to enter NBA Draft Gary, you DARE to discuss other topics while we are all on the Kentucky/Calipari watch today??? How DARE YOU SIR?!!! [ Reply to Comment ]
GoldenEagles98 Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 1, 2006	Posted on: March 30, 2009 5:22 pm Score: 65 Calathes to enter NBA Draft The key words are opting not to sign with an agent, so I would imagine that Nick will be returning to school after getting analysis from NBA scouts. [ Reply to Comment ]
cub$spur$4life Reputation: 83 Level: All-Star Since: Jan 23, 2009	Posted on: March 30, 2009 5:31 pm Score: 51 Calathes to enter NBA Draft he aint good enough [ Reply to Comment ]
celticpatsox12 Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Nov 3, 2007	Posted on: March 30, 2009 11:58 pm Score: 86 Calathes to enter NBA Draft I think he should go back to school his Junior year and try to improve his game. He did play well this past season, so I don't blame him for entering the draft. [ Reply to Comment ]
rowdyreptileJAX Reputation: 84 Level: All-Star Since: Jul 2, 2007	Posted on: March 31, 2009 9:04 pm Score: 113 Calathes to enter NBA Draft I think this is the best thing that could happen to Florida, its a classic case of addition by subtraction. Nick was too lackidasical with the ball at times, carelessly turning the ball over as well as missing key free throws in several close games. I think Florida will be fine without Nick if not better. Best of luck to Nick. [ Reply to Comment ]

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