Arizona forward Carter Bryant said he's "officially declared" for the NBA Draft during his NBA Combine media interview Wednesday in Chicago, though he stopped short of definitively saying he won't return to college.
Players have to declare for the NBA Draft in order to be invited to the NBA Combine, then can withdraw later. While Bryant is widely expected to leave the Wildcats because he is a projected mid- first round pick, he has not made a statement that he is foregoing his college eligibility.
Arizona’s Carter Bryant participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Asked if he has decided yet if he would return to Arizona or not, Bryant said "Yeah, I've officially declared for the draft, yes sir." ESPN's Jeff Borzello also quoted Bryant saying he's "completely in" the draft.
Players who have declared for early entry into the NBA Draft have until May 28 to withdraw if they want to return to college under an NCAA-imposed deadline. UA coaches have not yet been able to learn if Bryant definitely won't return, which could affect their recruiting.
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Bryant is participating in the mandatory combine drills, interviews and measurements at this week's NBA Combine but is not playing in the five-on-five scrimmages, something nearly all first-round picks skip.
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