Grayson Allen Announces Return to Duke Blue Devils for Senior Season

Duke guard Grayson Allen has decided to return for his senior season instead of declaring for the NBA draft, per the team's official site.He provided a message to fans on the team's official Twitter account:Luke Kennard, Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles have all declared for the draft from the Blue Devils.Allen will try to rebuild his draft stock after a disappointing 2016-17 season. After averaging 21.6 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting from the field as a sophomore, he struggled during his junior year with just 14.5 ppg and a field-goal percentage of 39.6.The preseason ACC Player of the Year wasn't even named to one of the postseason All-ACC teams.He also dealt with disciplinary issues when he was suspended for multiple incidents oftripping opponentson the court.While he was a potential first-round pick in the 2016 draft, he wouldn't be a guaranteed selection in either round this year.DraftExpresscurrently lists him as the No. 45 overall player available.However, with 1,424 career points, a national championship and an ACC tournament title already on his resume, Allen has a chance to become an all-time Duke great.For more news, rumors and related stories about Grayson Allen, Duke and college basketball, check out the CBB and Dukestreams onBleacher Report's app.
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