By: Brandon

Florida sophomore guard Nick Calathes has came to a decision that he will enter his name into the NBA draft, but he also has kept another option for him to return for his junior year.

Calathes averaged 17 points and 6 assists per contest this year. He was also the only player in the Nation to average better than 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists per game. Pretty impressive I say, no wonder why this kid has thoughts about entering the NBA draft.

Nick set a new record for 231 assists this season, which passed his last record that was set at 221 a year ago. Along with his 1,170 points in his first two seasons at Florida. Calathes set a team high this season with 12 20-point games and recording his second career triple double at UF against Georgia.

There is no doubt in my mind this kid can play in the NBA, but I don’t see Calathes doing a whole lot just yet. Another year at Florida would really get him ready for the big league rather than leaving his sophomore season. What if he turns out like Taurean Green? Even though he declared for the draft, he still has not hired an agent.

I support Nick 100% and wish him the best of luck. What ever decision he makes I’m sure is the right one for him and his family, but lets just hope the outcome is returning for his junior year.