He told ESPN on Wednesday that the duel’s first student, Matthew Hurt, will declare for the 2021 NBA Draft and drop his remaining college eligibility by hiring an agent.
Hurt, prospectus no. 48 of the ESPN 100, was named the first All-ACC team and the winner of the ACC’s best award, after averaging 18.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 44.4% of the distance of 3 points.
Hurt, 6 meters and 9 years old, is considered one of the most skilled offensive players in the NBA draft, with the second best 3-point percentage of any player currently projected to be drafted, after Davion Mitchell of the Baylor.
Given that NBA premium teams deal with outdoor shooting in the happy era with 3 pointers, a player like Hurt will be appealing with his ability to stretch his defense with his elite combination of size and shooting range.
More than a catch and shoot specialist, Hurt has also been favorably ranked in several categories for his ability to score inside the arc, turning 48% of his dribble jump shots into Synergy sports technology. as well as 71% of its posts. trials and 69% of its transition opportunities.
Hurt will be only the second player in the last 30 years of college basketball to be created after shooting over 63% inside the arc and 44% outside, along with Creighton’s Doug McDermott.
A decorated high school prospect, Hurt won a gold medal with US basketball at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2018. He was named Minnesota Basketball Mr. and won invitations to the McDonald’s All American Game and Nike Hoop Summit in 2019. .
Duke lost post-season hopes when one of his players tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the ACC quarterfinals, forcing the team to withdraw from the event and effectively end its season.
The NBA project will take place on July 29. A combination project scheduled for 21 June will present a 5 to 5 competitive action subject to public health conditions.