For the second time in as many weeks, a Miami Hurricane has declared for the 2018 NBA Draft.
Sophomore Dewan Huell made the decision to go pro on Monday, April 2, joining fellow sophomore Bruce Brown Jr., who declared March 22. Like Brown, Huell did not hire an agent, giving him the option to return to Miami should he decide to take his name out of draft consideration. The deadline for underclassmen to withdraw from the draft is June 11.
The 6-foot-11, 220-pound forward announced his decision on social media.
“I would like to thank the man above for this opportunity, Canes fans and to all those who supported me through the ups and downs,” he said.
Everyone has their own route… Trust The Process ???? pic.twitter.com/uMdeRydpoi
— Dewan Hernandez (@DewanGoesFor_20) April 2, 2018
Huell, a native of Miami and a former five-star McDonald’s All-American, started all 32 games for the Hurricanes during the 2017-2018 season that ended in a first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 11.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 57.6 percent shooting, ranking second on the team in each category. He also recorded 31 blocks, which ranked tied for first.
Huell has made immense strides from his freshman year, nearly doubling his stats in points and rebounds. He recorded five double-doubles, had three 20-plus point games and scored in double figures 20 times this season.
While Huell and Brown have declared, the Canes are still waiting to hear from freshman Lonnie Walker IV. The Reading Eagle reported in March that Walker is “50-50″ on whether he wants to return to school or leave for the NBA. He averaged a team-high 11.5 points in his first season.
Players have until April 22 to enter their names into the NBA Draft, which is set for June 21.
More details will be added to the story as they become available.