Loyola's Schilb Declares for NBA Draft
Apr 26, 2006 18:05:50 GMT -5
Post by Fastbreak on Apr 26, 2006 18:05:50 GMT -5
Loyola's Blake Schilb Declares for 2006 NBA Draft
Rambler junior will not hire the services of an agent
April 26, 2006
CHICAGO - Loyola University Chicago junior Blake Schilb has announced his decision to declare for the 2006 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 guard will not hire the services of an agent, so he would be eligible to return for his senior year at Loyola if he so chooses. Underclassmen have until June 18 to remove their name from the draft and still maintain their eligibility, provided they do not sign with an agent. The NBA Pre-Draft Camp will be held in Orlando, June 6-10, with the NBA Draft scheduled for June 28 in New York City.
"We are behind Blake 100 percent," said Loyola head coach Jim Whitesell. "It has always been Blake's dream to play in the NBA. This is not an uncommon step for a player of Blake's caliber. We believe this will be a beneficial and educational process for him. We are assisting Blake and his family throughout every step of this decision-making process. I am proud of the way he is handling this situation."
This season, Schilb became the first Rambler since Alfredrick Hughes in 1985 to earn All-America honors as he was named honorable mention. The versatile guard was a First Team All-Horizon League selection for the second consecutive season after posting team-leading marks of 19.1 points and 3.9 assists per game. He also grabbed 5.2 rebounds and added 1.3 steals per contest.
"This is something that I have thought about for awhile and after consulting with some people close to me, came to the conclusion that this was in my best interests," Schilb said. "This is a fun time for me and is good for our program. The whole process has been interesting. It's always been my dream to play in the NBA. I have no intention of hiring an agent at this point and just feel this is a good way for me to test the waters and get some more exposure."
The only Rambler to start all 30 games this season, Schilb scored in double figures in all but one contest, scoring 20 or more points on 17 occasions, including in five of the last six outings of the year. For the second consecutive season, Schilb racked up over 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists and he joined the ranks of the Rambler elite when he became the 35th player in Loyola history to score 1,000 points in a game versus Detroit on Jan. 5. He finished his junior campaign ranked 15th on the school's career scoring chart with 1,351 points.
Loyola finished the 2005-06 season with a 19-11 mark, its best since 1984-85.
Rambler junior will not hire the services of an agent
April 26, 2006
CHICAGO - Loyola University Chicago junior Blake Schilb has announced his decision to declare for the 2006 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 guard will not hire the services of an agent, so he would be eligible to return for his senior year at Loyola if he so chooses. Underclassmen have until June 18 to remove their name from the draft and still maintain their eligibility, provided they do not sign with an agent. The NBA Pre-Draft Camp will be held in Orlando, June 6-10, with the NBA Draft scheduled for June 28 in New York City.
"We are behind Blake 100 percent," said Loyola head coach Jim Whitesell. "It has always been Blake's dream to play in the NBA. This is not an uncommon step for a player of Blake's caliber. We believe this will be a beneficial and educational process for him. We are assisting Blake and his family throughout every step of this decision-making process. I am proud of the way he is handling this situation."
This season, Schilb became the first Rambler since Alfredrick Hughes in 1985 to earn All-America honors as he was named honorable mention. The versatile guard was a First Team All-Horizon League selection for the second consecutive season after posting team-leading marks of 19.1 points and 3.9 assists per game. He also grabbed 5.2 rebounds and added 1.3 steals per contest.
"This is something that I have thought about for awhile and after consulting with some people close to me, came to the conclusion that this was in my best interests," Schilb said. "This is a fun time for me and is good for our program. The whole process has been interesting. It's always been my dream to play in the NBA. I have no intention of hiring an agent at this point and just feel this is a good way for me to test the waters and get some more exposure."
The only Rambler to start all 30 games this season, Schilb scored in double figures in all but one contest, scoring 20 or more points on 17 occasions, including in five of the last six outings of the year. For the second consecutive season, Schilb racked up over 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists and he joined the ranks of the Rambler elite when he became the 35th player in Loyola history to score 1,000 points in a game versus Detroit on Jan. 5. He finished his junior campaign ranked 15th on the school's career scoring chart with 1,351 points.
Loyola finished the 2005-06 season with a 19-11 mark, its best since 1984-85.
If I remember correctly, BigD said that Butler couldn't beat some high school team. They did make it to the NIT didn't they