
JamesOn Curry has supplied Oklahoma State with plenty of excitement over the past three seasons . Monday, the senior-to-be announced his plans to make himself available for the NBA Draft.
BY MATT STRASEN, THE OKLAHOMAN
Three questions and answers
Will Curry come back if he isn't drafted?
Curry said Monday that he will not return to OSU if he isn't drafted, and that he will play in a summer league and try to make a roster that way.
That said, can he change his mind and return to school?
Curry hadn't hired an agent as of Monday, but there could still be other NCAA eligibility issues if the would-be senior had a change of heart.
According to the NCAA, players lose eligibility if they have accepted benefits from an agent, not paid all expenses in conjunction with professional tryouts as they occurred, or tried out with a pro team during the academic term. Curry and other players returning would likely be subject to NCAA inquiry.
How did Curry's teammates react to his decision to leave?
Most if them hadn't heard the news as of Monday afternoon, but none were surprised when informed. All of them wished Curry luck and congratulations.
By Andrea Cohen
What they're saying about Curry
"I know people keep saying if I came back I could be a first-round pick next year, but you don't live for tomorrow. You live for today.”
— JamesOn Curry
"JamesOn is a scoring guard. But if he could become more of a point guard I think that will take him even further. Being a point guard that can score the way he can, it would be unbelievable to have a combination like that with any team.”
— Chris Paul
"Good for him. He had the opportunity, and it showed, so he took it. I'm proud of him; I wouldn't pass it up either. I'll miss him because he was my best friend on the team, but I'm proud of him.”
— Terrel Harris
"I want to wish him congratulations. He's got a chance. As a team, we understand we have to fill in for him. We really don't have a J.O. on the team. I'm going to have to step up, Obi (Muonelo) is, the new guys are.”
— Marcus Dove
Compiled by Andrea Cohen and Darnell Mayberry