Which players made the right call by coming back? 
June, 19, 2008
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They tested the NBA draft waters and decided it wasn't the right time to jump in. But which players will most benefit from returning to school for another season and, potentially, increase their value to NBA teams next year?
• Ty Lawson, North Carolina
Oak Hill Academy coach Steve Smith once told me that Lawson, who played there as a high school senior, was the best point guard to ever play at the school. That's high praise when you consider that point guards like Rod Strickland, Rajon Rondo, Steve Blake, Jeff McGinnis and Corey Alexander are alums.
Oak Hill Academy coach Steve Smith once told me that Lawson, who played there as a high school senior, was the best point guard to ever play at the school. That's high praise when you consider that point guards like Rod Strickland, Rajon Rondo, Steve Blake, Jeff McGinnis and Corey Alexander are alums.
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Fran Fraschilla
College BasketballFran Fraschilla is a college basketball analyst for ESPN. He formerly was the head coach at Manhattan, St. John's and New Mexico.
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