Texas Tech guard Mac McClung has hired an agent and will remain in the draft, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports.
McClung decided to test the draft waters last month while concurrently placing his name in the transfer portal. He averaged 15.5 PPG, 2.7 RPG and 2.1 APG for the Red Raiders. McClung, who spent two seasons at Georgetown, had two years of eligibility remaining.
He’s signing with Dan Poneman of Beyond Athlete Management but he has an uphill climb to get drafted. He’s not currently listed among ESPN’s Top 100 Best Available players.
“I just felt the timing was right for me to go all-in,” McClung said.
We have more draft news:
- The coin flips to determine the tiebreakers in this year’s draft order will be conducted next Tuesday, Givony tweets. Those flips include the Cavaliers and Thunder for the fourth and fifth spots; the Magic, Pelicans and Kings for the Nos. 8-10 spots; the Hornets and Spurs at No. 11, if both lose their play-in games or make the playoffs; the Wizards and Pacers at No. 13, if both miss or make the playoffs; the Knicks and Hawks for spots No. 19 and 20; the Rockets, Lakers and Knicks for Nos. 21-23; and the Clippers and Nuggets for the 25th and 26th positions. For more info on the lottery standings and draft order, check out our comprehensive breakdown here.
- Approximately 100 college seniors have filed as early-entry candidates, Givony writes in a separate story. The “preliminary early-entry list” includes only college seniors, allowing NBA teams an extra two weeks to conduct due diligence on that group of players. The list includes some high-profile playes such as Iowa’s Luka Garza, Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, Oregon’s Chris Duarte, Oklahoma’s Austin Reaves and Loyola Chicago’s Cameron Krutwig, Givony adds. The full early-entry list will be released at the beginning of next month.
- University of Buffalo forward Josh Mballa has declared his intention to test the draft waters while maintaining his college eligibility, according to a school press release. Mballa was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year while finishing second on the team in scoring at 15.3 PPG and leading the Bulls in rebounding at 10.8 RPG.
he’s a 6’2″ guard who doesn’t get assists and isn’t a great outside shooter. He is, however, the all-time leading prep scorer in Virginia, and he’s going to have to be close to as good as the guy he passed — Allen Iverson — to have an impactful NBA career.
Mac McClung can jump through the gym and is an incredible high school dunker at his size. He might be 6 ft. But there’s no way he gets drafted. He won’t be among the 60 picks in round 1 and 2 of the 2021 NBA draft. Not sure if he opts for the G League or for Europe.
Can’t believe they leave the chance up to a coin flip. This league is obsessed with money…
I’m surprised he’s coming out. I’d wrap up the final year and see if I can take advantage of playing against younger kids while improving my shot.
Have to wonder how many college kids went through this past year and said eff it. Especially guys used to packed home crowds and benefits of being a star on campus with nobody around.
Garza is not seen as true NBA talent. He’s slow and a trow back big. But I see him as excellent backup center. He can shoot and rebound. And you can get him into better athletic shape. He’s a smart player and has the grit. Can have a long career as a rotation big.
Slow feet though. A team would have to use him offensively to get value.