NCAA Basketball Review

Gordon Hayward Making Right Move to NBA

April 15th, 2010 Posted in NBA draft, ncaa basketball

 

Some may have been caught off guard when it was announced that Butler’s sophomore star Gordon Hayward would be entering in the NBA Draft for next season. Hayward was a big reason the Bulldogs made a run all the way into the National Championship game in March Madness and his stock might never be as high is it right now. Hayward was inches away from making the greatest last second shot in college basketball history when his half court shot just ringed out of the basket, giving Duke the title. The 6 ft 9 forward has the size and scoring capabilities have him predicted as a first round draft pick. The NBA’s CBA expiring is another reason for Hayward to make the jump to the professional ranks, because rookie salaries will likely be lowered after next year’s negotiations. Another aspect is it rumored that the Pacers are interested in drafting Hayward, because of the positive press they’d receive in drafting the local star. If Larry Bird and general manager David Morway decide to keep Hayward in Indiana, it would likely mean a bigger paycheck for the former Brownsburg, IN stand out. How Hayward’s NBA career turns out? Time will only tell.