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Bassey still 'evaluating my options' during NBA draft process

Dewan Hernandez, right, of Miami, and Charles Bassey, of Western Kentucky, battle for a ball on the first day of the NBA draft basketball combine in Chicago, Thursday, May 16, 2019.

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Charles Bassey thinks he’s good enough to play professional basketball at the highest level.

But the Western Kentucky center said he’s still “evaluating my options” when it comes to his future.

Bassey spoke Thursday at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, where he’s working out this week along with other pro prospects.

The Lagos, Nigeria, native has until May 29 to decide if he’ll stay in the 2019 NBA Draft – which takes place June 20 – or return to WKU for his sophomore season.