University of Kansas center Udoka Azubuike And Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie announced Wednesday that they have withdrawn from the 2018 NBA Draft and will return to their respective schools.
Azubuike started 34 games as a sophomore averaging 13.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest. His 77.0 field-goal percentage led the nation and was a Big 12 single-season record.
The Wichita Eagle reports that McDuffie will be the only Shocker with significant Division I experience for the 2018-19 season. Wichita State graduated six seniors, had Landry Shamet leave early for the NBA draft, and saw two players Austin Reaves and C.J. Keyser transfer out. McDuffie played in only 22 games last season and averaged 8 points and 3 rebounds. He missed the early part of season due to a stress fracture in his foot.
