Is UNC's Luke Maye ready for NBA? It'll be a blessing to find out, his father says.

Posted Apr 25, 2018
Luke Maye has been a star at UNC. Whether that will translate into an NBA career is still a question. By turning pro this spring without signing with an agent, Maye can explore what the NBA thinks of him without risking his remaining season of college eligibility. “There are always questions about his size,” said Mark Maye, Luke’s father and former UNC quarterback. (Charlotte Observer)

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