<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Now all the focus turns towards Darius Washington and Shawne Williams, each of whom has a decision to make about whether he will also return to the UofM. While analysts agree both could benefit from at least another year of college, Washington, a sophomore point guard, and Williams, a freshman forward, are admittedly considering turning pro. Players who want to enter the NBA Draft have until April 29 to file the proper paperwork. However, Calipari said Washington and Williams could announce their decisions "in the next couple of weeks" while adding through implication he'd have no issues if either or both opted to at least test the process without hiring an agent. Under that scenario, the duo could work out for teams and participate in the NBA Pre-Draft Camp June 6-10. They would then have until June 18 to withdrawal. "How can I tell them if they want to look at things not to?" Calipari said in reference to his serious look at N.C. State this week. "I'll meet with Darius and his father and Shawne and his grandfather. ... But this is not about us. This is about them." </div> Source
The word around town is that by Calipari may have also sealed up both of them staying, or at least not signing an agent. The only one there's still some ?'s about is Washington, but it looks like Williams will stay for sure. At least, that's what all the d.j.'s and boosters around town are saying.
Shawne Williams has no business declaring yet, IMO. I would label him as a "chucker." He shot the ball at a decent percentage(41%), but he averaged over 10 shots a game and shot a crap load of three-pointers(like every player on Memphis does). I believe he has the potential to be a lottery pick in the future if he becomes more selective with his shot and actually decides to play some defense...
