Deng Adel withdraws from NBA Draft and will return to Louisville

Posted May 23, 2017
Deng Adel is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to Louisville for his junior season, a source told CBS Sports on Tuesday. Adel averaged 12 points and 5 rebounds last season for a Louisville team that earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. His return means the Cardinals, coached by Rick Pitino, will have two of their top three scorers back from a 25-9 team. (CBS Sports)

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