LSU announced Tuesday that talented freshman shooting guard Antonio Blakeney will not enter the 2016 NBA Draft and will return for his sophomore season. Per LSUSports.net:

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“After consulting with my coaches and with my family, I have decided to return to LSU for my sophomore season,” Blakeney said. “I believe I can further improve my skill set in different areas to become even more effective for my team in the future.

“Although I finished the year strong and posted a solid season, I think it is in my best interest to return and continue to improve as I strive and prepare to be the best I can be. This will also allow me to continue with my schoolwork and continue to move forward on my college degree.”

Blakeney, a freshman from Sarasota, Fla. averaged 12.6 points and 3.4 rebounds a game last season for the Tigers.

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TigerTroll11

"Although I finished the year strong and posted a solid season" ..... humble brag

Reply•86 months

Deafdome

Great news. His team to control next year. Gonna be all sec and get drafted mid 1st round. Good choice blakeney.

Reply•86 months

SoulGlo

Hellz yesss

Reply•86 months

themunch

great news.

Reply•86 months

WildcatMike

So, he did not get invited to the combine.

Reply•86 months

hill durham

only comes back because scouts told him he would not be drafted. its all about him not the team. lets get real here

Reply•86 months

DrSteveBrule

Yeah let's jump on the guy because he weighed his options for his own life. It's really a shame that Blakeney isn't living his life for Hill Durham'so maximum benefit.

86 months

CaptainJ47

Smart kid.

Reply•86 months

iknowmorethanyou

Whew! Needed somebody to feed Darcy in the post.

Reply•86 months

FournetteForEver7

Its his team next year. No simmons and no quarterman

Reply•86 months

lsusportsman2

Thanks for coming back Antonio. Regardless of what our record might be next year, he is gonna be a star next year.