Stanford’s Travis out of draft, but will transfer
Reid Travis, who led Stanford in scoring and rebounding last season, is leaving school, but not for the NBA.
Travis announced Wednesday that he had decided to skip the NBA draft and instead transfer to another school.
Kentucky and Villanova are the leading contenders for the 6-8 forward. ESPN, citing multiple sources, said Kentucky is the favorite.
Wherever he goes, Travis, as a graduate transfer, will be eligible to play immediately.
Travis informed Stanford coach Jerod Haase of his decision Tuesday night, according to ESPN. It is a significant blow for the Cardinal, which was in line to return five of its top seven players from a 19-win team.
In other draft news:
• Big East freshman of the year Omari Spellman is staying in the NBA draft after helping Villanova win the national title.
• UCLA guard Jaylen Hands will return to school for his sophomore season.
• PJ Washington will return to Kentucky, while his teammate Wenyen Gabriel has decided to turn pro.
• Clemson’s starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell withdrew their names from the draft.
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