Nembhard hopes for a warmer reception to professional basketball this time around after the sophomore declared early entry to the NBA Draft, the school confirmed on Sunday.
Nembhard did not appear in nine prominent mock drafts aggregated earlier this month by the Web site Hoops Hype. A native of Canada who was a standout at Montverde Academy, Nembhard could withdraw his name from the draft — as he did in 2019 — or could opt to play overseas if the NBA does not work out for him.
Jeff Goodman of Stadium reported Nembhard signed with Jaafar Choufani, one of the 23 NCAA-certified agents, in order to make sure he can retain his college eligibility.