November 7, 2024

Duane Washington Jr. reportedly to stay in NBA draft, not return to Ohio State

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. will stay in the NBA draft and not return to the Buckeyes’ men’s basketball team, according to a report by Stadium reporter Jeff Goodman. © Michael Conroy/ AP Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) follows through on a dunk against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Washington earned a call-up to the NBA draft combine last week with his performance in the G League Elite Camp, which included a game-high 18 points in the second and final game of the camp. Washington averaged 16.4 points per game as an Ohio State junior last year. He also had 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. A streaky shooter, Washington carried the Buckeyes at times. He scored 30 points in a memorable 92-87 loss to…

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