Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Under the weight of NCAA sanctions, including no postseason appearance next year, key pieces of the University of Hawaii’s history-making basketball team are thanking fans and heading out the door.
UH junior guard Aaron Valdes announced in a statement Thursday that he’ll forgo his final year of eligibility to turn pro.
“After taking the last few weeks to weigh my options for the future, I have finally made one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” Valdes said. “Please know this was not an easy decision and it required much prayer and consideration.