The expected has finally become a reality with Vernon Carey Jr. as the Duke center will enter the 2020 NBA Draft, with no expectations of withdrawing his name.
Carey Jr.'s decision was expected and was first reported on Friday afternoon by Stadium's Jeff Goodman.
In his first and only season with Duke, the Florida native was named as the ACC Rookie of the Year as well as the National Freshman of the Year after averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.
The 6-foot-10 big man shot 57.