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Antonio Blakeney Will Enter Name Into NBA Draft, Will Not Hire Agent

by Staff Reporter

April 1, 201627 Comments

Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports

LSU freshman shooting guard Antonio Blakeney announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that he will enter his name into the 2016 NBA Draft but will not hire an agent.

By not hiring an agent, Blakeney keeps his future options flexible.

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A new rule allows college basketball players to retain their college eligibility but also participate in the NBA's pre-draft workouts. Blakeney can work out for teams and get feedback but if he hires an agent he will become a pro.

Blakeney, a freshman from Sarasota, Fla. averaged 12.6 points and 3.4 rebounds a game last season for the Tigers.

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Deafdome•119 months

100% full support blakeney. Became My favorite player to watch this year on that squad. Play at the same level no matter the output! Sure hope he comes back though. Next season is a huge ? without him.

Walt OReilly•119 months

Please come back

Deafdome•119 months

Making a good move Antonio. NCAA made it a new rule to test the waters as long as you dont hire an agent. So in my opinion why not use it. Dont settle for some late second round pick though, because you will get serious money one in a year or two.

alumni95•119 months

The "test the waters" without hiring an agent rule has been around for a LONG time. The ability to work out for the teams is apparently what has changed.

LSUDAN1•119 months

I would get as far away from JJ if it was me. Good Luck Antonio

thegreatboudini•119 months

APRIL FOOLS

DrSteveBrule•119 months

Love Blakeney, and I hope it works out for him because he deserves so much better than this.

Louisianaboy87•119 months

Honestly, the majority of the games we won late were because of Blakeney's clutch shooting. He has a higher ceiling than most people think.

MSTiger33•119 months

:support:

Deafdome•119 months

Yeah i wish this was an April fools joke. I think he can her drafted this year but i also believe he can be a lottery pick in one or two seasons.

lsualum01•119 months

I wish the best for the kid, whether that means getting drafted this year or coming back for another year. Some of you act like jilted lovers. The kid is exploring his options and I can't say that I can blame him. Geaux Tigers!

lsuson•119 months

JJ won't last the entire season. They will be lucky to win 10 games next year.

Deafdome•119 months

He should be gone this season. Lady two years have been talented upsets.

FournetteForEver7•119 months

#hardworker

wavingwillie225•119 months

April fools?

blueboy•119 months

Tony. Dude. Ask Buddy Love what he thinks about the virtues of staying in school, especially in regard to a gifted shooter.

ConnorJB34•119 months

Dude........ He better not go. He will NOT get drafted. That is a guarantee.. Yes I'm a fan but it is just a fact. He improved way more than Simmons though I will say that... -.-

TWT•119 months

Please take JJ with you. You need him.

RileyTime•119 months

Got my support... My favorite Tiger basketball player of all time! Good luck, Antonio.

Dignan•119 months

I like Blakeney, I really do, but no one from this year's team makes my all time list.

AustinKnight•119 months

Bye

JohnZeroQ•119 months

Not an NBA player.

ForeverLSU02•119 months

Obviously. He hasn't been drafted yet.