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Antonio Blakeney Will Enter Name Into NBA Draft, Will Not Hire Agent

by Staff Reporter

April 1, 201627 Comments

Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports

LSU freshman shooting guard Antonio Blakeney announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that he will enter his name into the 2016 NBA Draft but will not hire an agent.

By not hiring an agent, Blakeney keeps his future options flexible.

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A new rule allows college basketball players to retain their college eligibility but also participate in the NBA's pre-draft workouts. Blakeney can work out for teams and get feedback but if he hires an agent he will become a pro.

Blakeney, a freshman from Sarasota, Fla. averaged 12.6 points and 3.4 rebounds a game last season for the Tigers.

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ConnorJB34•116 months

Dude........ He better not go. He will NOT get drafted. That is a guarantee.. Yes I'm a fan but it is just a fact. He improved way more than Simmons though I will say that... -.-

Louisianaboy87•116 months

Honestly, the majority of the games we won late were because of Blakeney's clutch shooting. He has a higher ceiling than most people think.

TWT•116 months

Please take JJ with you. You need him.

FournetteForEver7•116 months

#hardworker

wavingwillie225•116 months

April fools?

lsualum01•116 months

I wish the best for the kid, whether that means getting drafted this year or coming back for another year. Some of you act like jilted lovers. The kid is exploring his options and I can't say that I can blame him. Geaux Tigers!

RileyTime•116 months

Got my support... My favorite Tiger basketball player of all time! Good luck, Antonio.

Dignan•116 months

I like Blakeney, I really do, but no one from this year's team makes my all time list.

Deafdome•116 months

Making a good move Antonio. NCAA made it a new rule to test the waters as long as you dont hire an agent. So in my opinion why not use it. Dont settle for some late second round pick though, because you will get serious money one in a year or two.

alumni95•116 months

The "test the waters" without hiring an agent rule has been around for a LONG time. The ability to work out for the teams is apparently what has changed.

lsuson•116 months

JJ won't last the entire season. They will be lucky to win 10 games next year.

Deafdome•116 months

He should be gone this season. Lady two years have been talented upsets.

Anemone•116 months

Stay in college. Intact is one word. Or perhaps you could ask this god person to help out with grammar.

pellietigersaint•116 months

Congrats on being a stupid a-hole

KiwiHead•116 months

Say hello to another guy selling Direct TV contracts inside of Sam's in a few years. I would understand transferring, but this guy is not ready to be a pro...at least not in the NBA or D-League.

Dignan•116 months

Just because Jaime Lloreda offered you a less than stellar deal at your local Best Buy, doesn't mean this will happen to Blakeny.

AustinKnight•116 months

Bye

LSUDAN1•116 months

I would get as far away from JJ if it was me. Good Luck Antonio

JohnZeroQ•116 months

Not an NBA player.

ForeverLSU02•116 months

Obviously. He hasn't been drafted yet.

MSTiger33•116 months

:support:

blueboy•116 months

Tony. Dude. Ask Buddy Love what he thinks about the virtues of staying in school, especially in regard to a gifted shooter.

DrSteveBrule•116 months

Love Blakeney, and I hope it works out for him because he deserves so much better than this.

Deafdome•116 months

Yeah i wish this was an April fools joke. I think he can her drafted this year but i also believe he can be a lottery pick in one or two seasons.

Deafdome•116 months

100% full support blakeney. Became My favorite player to watch this year on that squad. Play at the same level no matter the output! Sure hope he comes back though. Next season is a huge ? without him.

thegreatboudini•116 months

APRIL FOOLS

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