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Before the start of last season, NBA scouts were salivating all over DeVon Hardin’s, we’ll just say, physique.
And why not? He was a dominating post defender when he played alongside Leon Powe last year. The man’s got a humongous wingspan. Add to that his great leaping ability, and he was a shot-blocking menace.
So, Hardin, giving into those pesky scouts, has declared for the NBA draft after missing most of his junior season due to injury.
Good move, we guess, since he didn’t hire an agent and is able to come back for his senior season if the big bucks aren’t waiting for him at the next level.
But Hardin shouldn’t make the same mistake Powe made last year. Or at least get lured into the same mistake. Everyone was talking about how Powe, who also didn’t hire an agent, was going to be a low first-round draft pick.
So instead of coming back, Powe decided to go pro. But instead of being a low first-round pick, guaranteed millions, Powe was a middle second-round pick, languishing on the bench in Boston.
What do we think it takes for Hardin to stay in the draft? He’s got to be a guaranteed top 20 pick. Anything lower than that, get the hell out. Or suffer the same fate Powe did.
Hardin Declares for NBA Draft, Does Not Hire Agent [Daily Cal]
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