Memphis' Douglas-Roberts heading to NBA
posted 6:18 pm Fri April 18, 2008 - MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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All-American junior guard Chris Douglas-Roberts of Memphis will enter the NBA draft, joining teammate Derrick Rose in leaving early for the pros.The school announced Douglas-Roberts' decision Friday. Douglas-Roberts led Memphis with 18.1 points a game last season and shot a team-best 41.3 percent on 3-pointers. He was voted Conference USA Player of the Year in helping lead the Tigers to the NCAA championship game, where they lost to Kansas in overtime.
Earlier this week, Rose declared for the NBA draft. The freshman guard was a third-team All-American.
Earlier this week, Rose declared for the NBA draft. The freshman guard was a third-team All-American.
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