Camila Sosa
In the run-up to the NCAA Final Four, it was known that young guard Jaden Ivey gave up his last two years of college basketball, to join the 2022 NBA Draft, as reported by the player himself through his social networks.
The decision is made by Ivey after registering star numbers in his second year with Purdue University. Although he could not prevent his team from losing unexpectedly in the Sweet Sixteen round, before the revelation of the tournament: Saint Peter’s.
In the game where Purdue was out of competition, Ivey finished with a little outstanding line of 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. In addition, he hit 4 of 12 on field goals for 33%.
In terms of measurements, the 20-year-old has a height of 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 195 pounds, which is more than enough to have the role of position two in the NBA.
According to projections for the upcoming NBA Draft, Ivey is expected to be taken in the fourth overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder, so he may end up playing on a team of an unsuccessful present, and that in the current campaign is located in the 14th position of the Western Conference with a record of 22 wins and 54 losses.
Jaden Ivey Numbers with Purdue
In his second season with the Purdue Boilermakers, Jaden Ivey established himself as one of the best talents of his generation, averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
In relation to the achievements obtained on the individual level, the young man born in Indiana was a member of the first team of the All Big Ten and first team of the All American.
Despite his ability to take a good amount of rebounds and assists also stands out, and his position as a guard, the future NBA player is capable of recording good percentages on three-point shots.
