<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington freshman center Spencer Hawes said Thursday he will declare for the NBA draft but won't hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning to the Huskies. The 7-footer led the Huskies in scoring, averaging nearly 15 points even though he was slowed by injuries and illness for part of the season. Hawes was named to the Pac-10 Conference all-freshman team. "Everyone has kind of offered their advice, but no one has tried to sway me in one direction or the other," Hawes said. "I think it's just kind of been me sitting down and thinking about and focusing on my situation and the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong goal." Hawes had until April 29 to state his intentions on the draft. By declaring and not hiring an agent, he can participate in predraft camps and decide before June 18 whether to stay in the draft or return to Washington. Hawes can declare and return to school only once. Hawes said it's reasonable to assume that if he does return to Washington, he would leave after his sophomore season. "I'm looking more for a situation, not just a number draft pick," Hawes said. "Knowing it would be somewhere where I could hopefully come in and contribute. Looking at all the other little things that a lot of times you don't consider until you get closer." </div> Source-->Yahoo I was hoping Hawes would stay another year at Washington, but I can't blame him for leaving early. He's already an advanced offensive player, and has great touch with either hand around the rim. He will have to work on filling out his body and improving his conditioning to have success in the NBA, but Hawes is capable of doing both.
