Villanova’s Omari Spellman to remain in NBA draft

Posted May 30, 2018
Villanova big man Omari Spellman will sign with an agent and remain in the NBA draft, forgoing his final three seasons of eligibility with the Wildcats. Spellman made the announcement on his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon. Spellman is a 6-foot-9, 245 pound stretch five that is expected to be taken in the late first or early second round. (NBC Sports)

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