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Report: UK’s Bam Adebayo hiring an agent, will stay in NBA Draft

Kentucky’s Bam Adebayo is signing with an agent and will stay in the NBA Draft, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Monday.

Adebayo, who just wrapped up his freshman season, had announced on April 5 that he would enter the draft but keep his options open by signing with an agent.

“I want to be absolutely sure that I’m making the right decision for me and my mom,” Adebayo said at that time. “I’m looking forward to the process, and I appreciate the support of the coaches, my teammates and the fans. No matter what happens, it’s been an unbelievable ride.