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Michigan State junior Nick Ward declares for NBA draft, not returning next season

Michigan State players dissect their season-ending 61-51 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday at the Final Four and begin looking ahead to next season.

EAST LANSING — Michigan State basketball’s Nick Ward has entered his name in the NBA draft for the second straight year.

This time, the junior power forward has retained the services of an agent, per his Friday afternoon post on Instagram. And a release from the school says Ward does not plan to return for 2019-20.

“First off I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity,” Ward wrote. “These last 3 seasons at Michigan State have been incredible for me.