Eric Gordon leaves UI for the NBA
It really didn’t came as a surprise when Eric Gordon announced that he would skipped his remaining 3 seasons of college in order to be considered for the big teams in the NBA as he would put his name on the list for the coming NBA draft.
Gordon is considered among the top 10 picks for this year, and he said that it is really not about the fame or the money but about his eagerness to compete at the highest level.
Eric Gordon played only one season for Indiana University, and just when he was starting, professional observers knew that he would not stay for long with the Hoosiers.
In his freshman year with IU, he leaded the Big Ten scoring an average of 20 points per game and it also set a record for most points for a freshman in a single season with a total of 669.
In a few polls conducted by the Indiana Daily Student Website, most people that voted were not agree about his decision of going to the NBA just now, but new UI coach Tom Crean, thinks different: “The proof is there, I think he’s going to be outstanding.” He said.
Gordon, who is only 19 years old, is expected to be chosen between the 3rd and the 8th picks.
