Cheick Diallo to Declare for 2016 NBA Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

Kansas Jayhawks freshman forward Cheick Diallo never lived up to the lofty expectations that surrounded him when he arrived on campus as a 5-star recruit, per 247Sports’ composite rankings. However, that won't stop him from declaring for the 2016 NBA draft.

Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports first reported on Diallo's decision, noting the forward won't hire an agent. Shams Charania of The Vertical confirmed the report.

Diallo immediately turned heads before his college career when he won the MVP awards in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. However, he played a cursory role at best for a Kansas team that added its 12th consecutive regular-season Big 12 title this season…