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6/19/2002 1:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
June 19, 2002
Mike Dunleavy, a 2002 consensus second team All-America selection, has announced that he is foregoing his senior season at Duke University and remaining in the NBA Draft.
"After carefully weighing my options, I have decided to stay in the draft," said the 21-year-old Dunleavy. "It was a hard decision to make, but after going back and forth, I have decided to pursue my dream of becoming a professional basketball player. After a thorough investigation, I believe that I will go reasonably high in the draft and I am excited about starting my professional career.
"I plan on finishing my few remaining courses and graduating from Duke University as soon as possible. I have very much enjoyed my years at Duke. It is a wonderful university. I have made good friends, had great experiences and received a world-class education. I am appreciative of the support that Coach K and his staff have given me throughout my time at Duke. I plan to remain an active supporter of the University and of the athletic department."
Dunleavy averaged 17.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots as a junior in 2001-02. Dunleavy became the 50th Duke player to reach 1,000 career points and he increased his career scoring total to 1,371 points, 28th all-time at Duke. One of only six players in the country to receive votes for the Associated Press National Player of the Year award, Dunleavy was a consensus second team All-America, a second team Academic All-America, a first team All-ACC selection and a first team ACC All-Defensive Team honoree in 2002.
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