Could DJ...

[spartan3186]

possibly stay in the draft to take advantage of the Randolph Morris loop hole? I do not think anyone has thought of this route yet, although I have not been around to read as many posts as usual. Its just another perspective to think about. If he stays in the draft and doesnt get drafted he can get permission from the athletic department to come back to school. This would make him an NBA free agent while in college and allow him to enter the NBA at any time he got an offer... Something to ponder

[mosarsour]

Good post.  I could see this happening.

[MarquetteVol]

Nope. Loophole is closed.

[spartan3186]

when did they close it? i had not head this yet... Thats kind of shocking, nothing works that fast

[spartan3186]

I have done a lot of searching and can not find anything anywhere indicating the loophole is closed. If you can substantiate this with an article that would be awesome.

[NYWarrior]

I have done a lot of searching and can not find anything anywhere indicating the loophole is closed. If you can substantiate this with an article that would be awesome.

try this:

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351591894&path=!sports

Hypothetically, Singletary could keep his name in the draft and still return to school - as long as he didn't hire an agent and wasn't picked. That's a route that former Kentucky star Randolph Morris, who is now with the New York Knicks, took two years ago.

I dont know if that report is accurate, however. 

[MarquetteVol]

A couple of posters on the other board indicated to me that it was indeed closed. But, after further review, I can't find any proof of it either. I apologize for shooting down a good theory. Morris had to apply for reinstatement, but only because he had signed with an agent. Frankly, I'm surprised the NCAA granted it to him. If DJ does not hire an agent (albeit unlikely if he stays in the draft) and goes undrafted, theoretically he could return to school with no penalty. I'm fairly certain he's not thinking that's what's going to happen, but who knows what he's thinking, really?

[Sir Lawrence]

This article has the actual letter from the NCAA to those that "test the waters."  Unless I'm reading it wrong, I don't see any prohibition against James from staying in the draft, not getting drafted, and returning to school:

http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1267

1.  Am I allowed to enter the NBA draft early?

YES! You may enter a professional basketball league's draft one time during your collegiate career without jeopardizing your eligibility, provided you are not drafted by any team and you declare your intention to resume intercollegiate participation within 30 days after the draft. This declaration must be in writing to your director of athletics.

[RawdogDX]

I find it hard to beleive that he doesn't get drafted at all.  Are there really 64 players better than him in the draft? 

[WashDCWarrior]

I actually see this as a real possibility for James.  I'm surprised this loophole isn't discussed more frequenty.  There would probably be even more players entering the draft if this was more widely known.

PS - 60 players, not 64

[SoCalwarrior]

It's a good rule that seems to be intended to bail out kids who make a bad decision.  Unfortunately it doesn't bail them out when they get drafted in the mid to late second round which usually means Europe or the developmental league. 

[muwarrior87]

he could, but I don't think he will