CHICAGO — After leading the NBA Combine’s first game in scoring Thursday, Arizona’s Rawle Alkins said he has no idea whether he returns to the Wildcats or stays in the NBA Draft.
“It’s 50-50, and depends on the feedback that I get,” Alkins said during Combine interviews Thursday at the Quest Multisport complex. “I have until May 24 to make my decision. I’m considering coming back to school 100 percent and I’m considering entering the draft 100 percent so it’s 50-50. “
Alkins has already worked out privately for Oklahoma City and says he additional workouts planned after the Combine, and will then get with his family and cousin to make his decision. Alkins said he will likely go near the deadline before making the decision.
Alkins said he’s aware that his decision may be affecting UA’s recruiting, and has talked to UA coach Sean Miller about it, but also said potential UA recruits shouldn’t wait on his decision.
“If I’m a high school basketball player, or if I was the guy from Pitt (Cam Johnson), I wouldn’t rely on my decision to make a decision,” Alkins said. “If you’re a basketball player, you should always have confidence no matter who’s coming or who’s going.”
We’ll have more from Alkins posted later this evening and in Friday’s print edition.
In the Combine’s first game, Alkins had 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, plus five rebounds, while recording a +10. Kadeem Allen had five points and three assists for the opposing team.
All the official combine stats, including drill testing, can be found on the NBA stats page.
