Luke Maye Returning to UNC for Senior Season: What This Means for His Draft Stock and Tar Heels

Posted May 26, 2018
Luke Maye announced Thursday that he is removing his name from the NBA draft pool to return to North Carolina for his senior season. Maye was unlikely to be drafted this season and will remain a fringe prospect in 2019. Undoubtedly, his return means a lot for UNC, who will recharge with a strong recruiting class and again challenge for the ACC title. (Sports Illustrated)

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