He’s not the only one-and-done in this year’s NBA Draft class, but Marvin Bagley III is considered one of the top college recruits in the nation.
The Duke freshman announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft on Instagram and is considered to be a Top 3 pick in June’s draft. He has not hired an agent as of yet, but is expected to do so in the coming months.
I can’t believe the time has come for me to say this but I would like to announce that I will be declaring for the 2018 NBA Draft. First off I want to thank Jesus for putting me here and allowing me to show my gifts that he has given me. I want to thank my family and everyone who has been in my corner since day one, the support has meant a lot to me. I also want to thank those who doubted me and continue to doubt me, it only pushes me to get better every single day. I learned a lot this year on and off of the court and I’m thankful for the opportunity. Thank you Duke!!!
Bagley III was a monster for the Duke Blue Devils, shattering multiple records for the school, including rebounds, double-doubles, points and scoring average. He was one of three players in the nation to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds for the season (21 points, 11.1 rebounds).
He also won ACC player and rookie of the year, as well as AP All-American.