Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Hamidou Diallo announced Sunday he has submitted his name for the 2017 NBA Draft, but will not hire an agent,preserving his college eligibility for the time being.
So long as Diallo does not hire an agent, he will have until May 24 — 10 days after the NBA Draft Combine — to make a final decision as to whether he wishes to remain in the draft or return to Kentucky.
“Playing in the NBA has always been the ultimate goal for me,” Diallo said. “It’s part of what makes Kentucky so special is that it prepares you for the next level better than anywhere else.