This draft just keeps getting deeper, and better for the knicks. Marvin Williams and Sean May to Enter 2005 NBA Draft Sean May/Marvin Williams Photo: AP Inside sources, close to the North Carolina program, informed NBADraft.net Tuesday morning that UNC forwards Marvin Williams and Sean May will both enter the 2005 NBA draft. The talented forward duo helped UNC capture the 2005 NCAA title, their first since beating Michigan's Fab Five in 1993, and coach Roy Williams first ever. May, a junior, earned tournament MVP honors scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds in the title game against Illinois, and averaged 22.3 points, and 10.6 rebounds over the tournament. On the year, May averaged 17.5 points and 10.7 boards. Williams, a freshman, averaged 11.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and shot 43% from 3 in 22 minutes per game as the team's sixth man. Marvin thought long and hard about returning for his sophomore season, his family even inquired about the impending age rule with the NBA, but in the end decided it was too much to risk with a guaranteed spot in the top 3-5 picks in the draft. WIlliams is considered by scouts as a likely top 3 pick, while May is seen as a mid to late first rounder, most likely to end up in the 15-22 range. The move makes sense for both players as their draft stock is in great shape after their performances in helping lead North Carolina to the National Championship. North Carolina has high school star Tyler Hansbrough (who won MVP of the Hoops Summit with 31 points) coming in, and he will likely see extended minutes now with the departure of both front court players. No word on whether either will immediately sign an agent, but look for both players to remain in the draft.
This just helps out the Knicks. Now they have more depth for the the draft so bow their chances of snagging a great player increases. If he was availible, I would take him for sure! His worst case scenario is Tim Thomas though...how weird is that?
unless <div class="quote_poster">Quoting mrj18:</div><div class="quote_post">This just helps out the Knicks. Now they have more depth for the the draft so bow their chances of snagging a great player increases. If he was availible, I would take him for sure! His worst case scenario is Tim Thomas though...how weird is that? </div> Unless we get real lucky in the lottery he wont be available.......the worst case scenario for Marvin Williams is not making the decision quickly enough whether to play SF or PF and not focusing on either of them specificly.
