The college career of James Wiseman, one of the best-rated prospects in the 2020 class, has come to an end. Wiseman announced on Thursday that he is leaving the University of Memphis’ basketball program in order to focus on the 2020 NBA Draft.
Wiseman played only three games for Memphis, averaging 19.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks, before withdrawing. The 18-year-old center was midway through serving a 12-game suspension he received back in November.
“I feel blessed for the opportunity to be a Tiger and for having the honor to play with these special group of guys,” Wiseman wrote on Instagram announcing his decision. “I can’t wait to see what all they accomplish this season. The friends and fans of Tiger Nation will always hold a place in my heart.”
When the college basketball season started, James Wiseman was seen as No.1 pick in 2020 NBA Draft by the majority of analysts. Following his suspension, he dropped down to No.3, and could possibly drop even more if the college basketball gets a new breakthrough star.
In the meantime, Memphis Tigers are also taking a step back. Tigers are currently 9-1, riding a seven-game winning streak, and were considered to be a national title contender with Wiseman. Now, however, that doesn’t seem a likely scenario.
