Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake's Collins declares for NBA draft without hiring agent

Published Mar. 22, 2017 5:29 p.m. ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest's John Collins is entering the NBA draft but will not hire an agent and is keeping open the option of returning to school for his junior season.

In a statement Wednesday announcing the decision, Collins said he wants ''to make an informed decision about what is best for my future.''

Collins is a 6-foot-10 forward who as a sophomore blossomed into one of the best big men in the Atlantic Coast Conference and was voted to the Associated Press all-ACC team.

He averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds, putting together a string of 12 consecutive 20-point games late in the season.

His progression was a big reason why the Demon Deacons earned their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2010. Kansas State beat Wake Forest in the First Four.

---

More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org

Get more from Wake Forest Demon Deacons Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Atlantic Coast

National Basketball Association