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On Friday, a rumor that Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Marcus Smart was considering reneging on his commitment to return to school for a sophomore season began circulating, but a report from John Helsey of NewsOK.com indicates that Friday's rumor was false. Smart will not declare for the 2013 NBA Draft.
"A source told me Friday night that Smart laughed off the report, confirming that he’s still committed to being a Cowboy," Helsey writes.
The deadline for players to enter their names in the 2013 NBA Draft pool is Sunday, April 28th, at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Smart averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 boards, 4.2 assists, and three steals per game and became the first freshman since Michael Beasley in 2007 to earn Big 12 Player of the Year honors.
The Orlando Magic, who will pick no worse than fourth in the Draft, have an obvious need for guard help. Smart's decision not to make himself eligible certainly complicates matters for the rebuilding club, which quite clearly could use young talent in its backcourt.
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