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EWU Star Opts For Pros

Eastern Washington junior guard Tyler Harvey plans to make himself available for the NBA draft, The Spokesman-Review learned Wednesday morning. A press conference is scheduled for today in Cheney at 11 a.m., but sources within the EWU athletic department have confirmed that Harvey has decided to open the door to going pro. (AP photo)

Eastern Washington junior guard Tyler Harvey plans to make himself available for the NBA draft, The Spokesman-Review learned Wednesday morning. A press conference is scheduled for today in Cheney at 11 a.m., but sources within the EWU athletic department have confirmed that Harvey has decided to pursue a pro career. However, according to ESPN, Harvey has not hired an agent, which means he could still return to Cheney. Harvey, a redshirt junior from Torrance, California, averaged 23.1 points a game and led the nation in made 3-point shots while leading the Eagles to a 26-9 record, the Big Sky Conference co-regular-season title and the school’s first NCAA appearance in 11 years. Considered one of the best long-range shooters in the college ranks, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound Harvey is projected to be drafted in the second round of the NBA draft, which is scheduled for June 25 in New York/Jim Allen, SR. More here.

Question: Do you have any problem with players leaving college early -- as early as after their freshman year -- to become pros?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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