Is Kevon Looney Going To The NBA? Sources Claim He Is Close To Hiring An Agent
Well it looks like Bruin fans might not have to wait too long to find out whether freshman baller Kevon Looney will stay another year or head to the NBA. As of now, it seems like that latter as HoopsRumos.com are stating that Looney is close to hiring an agent and declare for the NBA Draft.
UCLA freshman forward Kevon Looney is closing agency agreement and planning to declare for the 2015 NBA draft, sources tell RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 1, 2015
Looney, who was a second team Freshman All-American, has been speculated to be a one-and-done since before the season. Though he was not the Bruin’s primary offensive weapon this last season, he was able to get 11.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Looney was also second in the conference in rebounds per game. He also had the most double-doubles of any freshman in the country with 15.
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Stay with Go Joe Bruin as we continue to update you on Kevon Looney expecting to make the jump to the NBA.