Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene announced Tuesday morning he will be forgoing his final year of eligibility as he pursues a professional basketball career.
Keene is the first Division I men’s basketball player in 20 years to average 30 points per game and set the single-season record for points by a Mid-American Conference player (974).
Here is a Q & A with Keene and Chippewas head coach Keno Davis on his decision to leave Central Michigan a year early:
Q: There were reports earlier this month that you were declaring for the NBA Draft, which you responded to by saying you hadn’t yet decided on your future.