LSU forward Darius Days reveals final plans for 2021 NBA Draft
By Adam Spencer
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The LSU Tigers are losing key players like Javonte Smart and Cam Thomas to the 2021 NBA Draft.
Big man Darius Days, who averaged 11.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game last season, also entered his name in the draft. But, on Tuesday, he revealed that he was withdrawing and would return to LSU for his senior season.
Days revealed his decision during a radio appearance with Jordy Culotta. What he said was recapped in this announcement from LSU:
“It has been a fun journey (this summer),” Days said. “… Just trying to become an all-around better player, a better leader on the court, off the court and always do the right thing … I feel like coming back to LSU for my senior season, the last ride, getting in the gym, getting better, becoming a better player, God willing next year.”
When asked if he was coming back to LSU, Days responded: “Oh, most definitely. I love Louisiana, I love the people. It’s going to be a fun ride. This is the last ride with me and Coach (Will) Wade. I’m the last one left with all the guys I came in with and we’re looking for a title. We’re trying to win a title this year. I heard about some of the games in practice over the summer so I’m very excited about the new guys and some of the returning guys. I’m excited about this season.”
That’s great news for coach Will Wade and the Tigers, who now have a formidable starting lineup, as projected by college basketball insider Jon Rothstein:
Early prediction on LSU's 21-22 starting five:
Xavier Pinson, Adam Miller, Tari Eason, Darius Days, Efton Reid https://t.co/GBlmTMN120
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 29, 2021
Will that team have enough firepower for a top-4 finish in the SEC standings? Getting Days back is certainly great news for the Tigers’ 2021-22 prospects.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
