Bradley Beal saw the NBA draft projections with his name listed among the top five picks, which would have been the realization of his lifelong dream. But Florida's 6-foot-3 freshman guard still felt the pull of Gainesville. Potentially playing for a national championship for a coach he likes and respects was a powerful counterbalance to beginning his professional career as one of the top players in the country. For two weeks he agonized over the decision, but eventually the NBA won -- barely.
