Michigan sophomore Kobe Bufkin to forgo eligibility, declare for draft
Michigan sophomore Kobe Bufkin has elected to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2023 NBA draft, the program announced.
Bufkin, who was voted to the All-Big Ten third team, averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals on 48.2% shooting from the field. He finished eighth in the conference in field-goal percentage and ninth in steals (43).
The 6-foot-4 guard wasn’t on the national radar to begin the season but eventually climbed draft boards with his ability to run the offense and score at a high level. The lefty has a nice shooting stroke and converted 35.5% of his 3.7 attempts per game.
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G Kobe Bufkin has elected to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA Draft.#GoBlue ➡️ #ProBlue pic.twitter.com/Iayy9tghyl
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) April 2, 2023
Bufkin is now most commonly projected to be a mid-to-late first-rounder this year. He will have the opportunity to improve his stock even further during private workouts with teams and the draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.
Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft.
