Auburn Tigers center Walker Kessler to enter NBA draft

Posted Apr 3, 2022
Auburn sophomore Walker Kessler will enter the 2022 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility by hiring an agent. "I am fully committed to the NBA draft. I am not planning on returning to college." Kessler, ESPN's No. 24 prospect, was awarded Naismith and NABC National Defensive Player of the Year honors and named third-team All-American. (ESPN.com)

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