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Malik Newman to Withdraw From NBA Draft

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After much speculation, it looks like Malik Newman will not pursue a chance to be drafted this year. The 6'3" point guard has decided to return to college for at least one more year, according to sources.

Confirmed: Malik Newman will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return for his sophomore year.

— Robbie Faulk (@robbiefaulk247) May 25, 2016

Just talked with Newman's father, he said they just weren't comfortable with his position in the second round.

— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) May 25, 2016

And then things started to get a little weird.