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Landry Shamet forgoes junior, senior seasons; eyes pro career

The Sunflower | April 3, 2018

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Shamet's absence adds to the total of Shockers leaving Wichita State. Gregg Marshall will return just five scholarship athletes.

Landry Shamet answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Landry Shamet will forgo his junior and senior seasons at Wichita State University to pursue a childhood dream.

He announced via Instagram last week that he intends to sign an agent and enter the NBA Draft, held in New York City on June 21.

I was 4 when I knew I wanted to play in the NBA someday… This ball and this goal ten feet off of the ground have brought me places I wouldn’t have ever imagined I’d go; who would’ve thought I’d be a Division 1 basketball player at Wichita State?

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