Oral Roberts’ Abmas declares for draft, doesn’t hire agent

<p>TULSA, Okla. &mdash; Oral Roberts basketball star Max Abmas has declared for the NBA draft but has not hired an agent, making him eligible to return to school if he withdraws.</p>
<p>Abmas <a href="https://twitter.com/maxabmas/status/1391483469788811272?s=20">made the announcement on Twitter</a>.</p>
<p>Abmas led the nation with 24.5 points per game last season and led the 15th-seeded Golden Eagles to the Sweet 16. The 6-foot-1 guard made a splash during the NCAA Tournament when he scored 29 points in a first-round upset of No. 2-seed Ohio State. He followed that by scoring 26 points in a win over No. 7 seed Florida and 25 in a loss to Arkansas. </p>
<p>He was rewarded for his breakout sophomore season by being named Summit League Player of the Year and an honorable mention AP All-American.</p>
<p>The deadline to withdraw from draft consideration is July 19.</p>
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