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Yves Pons withdraws name from NBA Draft, will return to Tennessee

As expected, Yves Pons is set to return to Tennessee for his final season in Knoxville. Sean Farnham broke the news this afternoon, reporting that Pons has withdrawn his name from the 2020 NBA Draft.

2nd thoughts are over...Yves Pons @Airpons will return to @Vol_Hoops for his senior season, according to his NCAA certified representation. #SEC #Tennessee #CollegeBasketball @jeffborzello pic.twitter.com/RuOENfQNTA

— Sean Farnham (@SeanFarnham) August 3, 2020

Pons declared for the draft back in April, doing exactly what Admiral Schofield did as a junior — gathering information, getting feedback from NBA teams and working towards a senior season that will set the stage for his pro career.