Indiana University's basketball player Kel'el Ware has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, following a standout season after transferring from Oregon. Ware, who has chosen to forgo his remaining college eligibility, averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks this past season. His performance has significantly improved his draft prospects, with expectations now placing him as a likely first-round pick. Ware credited Indiana's coach, Mike Woodson, for his development and success, highlighting Woodson's commitment to helping him reach the next level and stating Woodson is "true to his word." Woodson's coaching has been pivotal in transforming Ware from a player with potential but uncertain draft status to a first-round draft prospect.
Hot take: Mike Woodson gets criticized for everything. But he took Ware from "toolsy but undraftable" to a first round pick in one season. When Ware hears his name called on draft night, he'll owe a lot to Woodson and the IU staff https://t.co/jzPFaO6OQp
Kel’el Ware has officially announced he will enter the 2024 NBA draft, per his IG. Best of luck to Kel’el in the league. The upside is there for him to be a star #iubb
Indiana big man Kel'el Ware told @TheFieldOf68 he will declare for the NBA Draft and intends to forgo his remaining college eligibility. Ware averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 boards and 1.9 blocks this past season, and has moved back up draft boards to a likely first-round pick.
Indiana big man Kel'el Ware is entering the draft, per his instagram. Not a shock. Had a big season after transferring from Oregon.
“In April of last year Coach Woodson and I sat in his office and he told me he was going to help me get to the next level, and if there is one thing we know about Woody, is that he is true to his word." — Indiana's Kel'el Ware on heading to the NBA #iubb https://t.co/DaylolKotV