Vernon Carey Jr. Joins Cassius Stanley In Declaring For The NBA Draft

Earlier this week Cassius Stanley announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft.

His teammate and fellow freshman Vernon Carey Jr. will join him along with Tre Jones who unlike Cassius Stanley and Vernon Carey Jr. came back for his sophomore season at Duke before announcing his decision to go pro earlier this off season.

Vernon Carey Jr., who led Duke in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots this past season, announced Friday that he would enter the NBA draft. “according to an article via espn.com

The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Carey is the No. 4 center and No. 28 prospect overall of ESPN's best available prospects.according to an article via espn.com

Vernon Carey Jr. had this to say about his decision to declare for the NBA Draft.

"I grew as a player and person, and feel prepared to take that next step," Carey said in a statement announcing his decision. "After an incredible season, I am excited to enter the 2020 NBA Draft. I will always appreciate everyone at Duke who invested their time and energy to make me better -- Coach K and our coaches, our entire support staff, our managers, the Cameron Crazies and so many others across campus. Duke is a special place and you already know I will be back soon to catch a game and support my brothers." according to an article via espn.com

Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about Vernon Carey Jr.

We were honored to have Vernon and his family in our program this season , “ He had an incredible year , being named one of our teams Most Valuable Players , The National Freshman Of The Year and a consensus All -American . I’m am so proud to have had the opportunity to coach a tremendous young man . He came everyday looking to get better , and I know the best is yet to come for him. I want to congratulate Vernon and his family on this decision and wish him nothing but the best as he begins what will be a special NBA career. according to an article via espn.com