UCLA’s basketball team, already in flux, is facing a few more potential departures.
Junior center Thomas Welsh and sophomore point guard Aaron Holiday are both declaring for the NBA draft without hiring an agent, the school confirmed, preserving their ability to return to college next season. They have until May 24 to withdraw their names from draft consideration.
“Both Thomas and Aaron are doing their due diligence in getting feedback from the NBA to determine what’s in the best interest for their basketball futures,” UCLA Coach Steve Alford said Monday. “Each of these young men come from strong families with great support networks, and I want them to know that we will fully support their decisions, whichever way they go.