Duke leading scorer Vernon Carey Jr chooses to enter draft (via ESPN.com)

Vernon Carey Jr., who led Duke in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots this past season, announced Friday that he would enter the NBA draft.

The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Carey is the No. 4 center and No. 28 prospect overall of ESPN’s best available prospects.

“I grew as a player and person, and feel prepared to take that next step,” Carey said in a statement announcing his decision. “After an incredible season, I am excited to enter the 2020 NBA Draft. I will always appreciate everyone at Duke who invested their time and energy to make me better — Coach K and our coaches, our entire support staff, our managers, the Cameron Crazies and so many others across campus. Duke is a special place and you already know I will be back soon to catch a game and support my brothers.”

Carey averaged 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Blue Devils and was named the National Freshman of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

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Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29022926/duke-leading-scorer-vernon-carey-jr-chooses-enter-nba-draft