Official Site of the Pacers · Jul 7, 2021
Dosunmu Used NBA Feedback to Elevate His Game
There's something familiar yet different about the pre-draft process for Ayo Dosunmu.
The Illinois All-American guard declared for the NBA Draft in 2020 after a standout sophomore season. COVID-19 altered the pre-draft setup a year ago, but prospects were able to meet with teams via Zoom. During those discussions, NBA scouts gave Dosunmu an honest assessment of his draft stock and told him where he needed to improve.
Dosunmu ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and return to Illinois for his junior year, where he excelled on the court while leading the Illini to their best season in 15 years.