MU forward Leo Lyons has withdrawn his name from the 2008 Draft on Thursday and will be returning to Columbia for his senior season, a statement from the MU athletic department said. “I just felt like it was the right decision,” Lyons said in the statement. “I really want to graduate, and by staying at Missouri, that will happen. Graduating is a goal that has been important to both my mom and I, so that weighed heavily into my decision.”
Lyons withdraws from NBA draft
The MU forward with remain with the Tigers for another year. There is no word yet on whether fellow player DeMarre Carroll will also remove his name from consideration.
Thursday, May 8, 2008 | 8:30 p.m. CDT;
updated 2:53 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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