TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — As Alabama basketball prepares to bring in its highest-rated recruiting class in school history next season, there is a possibility the Crimson Tide will be without its best player from last season.
Alabama freshman forward Braxton Key will declare for the 2017 NBA Draft, head coach Avery Johnson announced on Monday. However, Key will not hire an agent, keeping open the possibility of a return next season depending on his draft stock. He has until May 24 to remove his name from the draft if he elects to return to Alabama.
“First of all I want to thank the Alabama fans for supporting me throughout the season despite the ups and downs,” Key wrote in a post on his Twitter account. “Secondly, I want to thank my friends and family for being a backbone. Lastly, most importantly I want to thank Coach Avery, the coaching staff, and my teammates for pushing me, I wouldn’t be the player I am without you.
“After much thought and consideration, I have decided to test the waters and declare for the NBA 2017 Draft without signing an agent. I am excited to see what my future holds. No matter what happens, all of the glory goes to God.”
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