Syracuse guard Malachi Richardson is entering his name in this year’s NBA Draft, the school announced Monday. The freshman will not hire an agent, leaving open the possibility than he can return to school next season.
Freshman Malachi Richardson is entering his name in the NBA Draft and not signing with an agent, according to Coach Jim Boeheim.
— Syracuse Basketball (@Cuse_MBB) April 18, 2016
"With the new rules, it's an opportunity for Malachi to get a better understanding of where he would be in the draft." Coach Boeheim
— Syracuse Basketball (@Cuse_MBB) April 18, 2016
Richardson averaged 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during the 2015-16 season.