Shavlik Randolph Decides to Enter the NBA Draft

Shavlik Randolph, a 6-foot-10 forward from Duke, has become the latest underclassmen to declare himself eligible for the 2005 NBA Draft. Randolph averaged 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game as a junior.

Shavlik Randolph averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots in 92 career games (36 starts) as a Blue Devil. He has a career field goal percentage of .506 (205-of-405). The Raleigh, N.C., native has been part of two ACC Championship teams (2003 and 2005) and one Final Four squad (2004) while at Duke.

"I support Shavlik 100 percent," said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Early entrants into the NBA Draft have until June 21 to remove their names from consideration to retain their collegiate eligibility. Extended playing time could be difficult for Randolph as a senior at Duke, which is loaded at forward with Shelden Williams returning and standout high school seniors Josh McRoberts and Jamal Boykin signing with the Blue Devils.