Ellington works out for Hornets, still undecided about draft
The UNC guard says he's hearing different projections from each team, but maintains that he will go back to school if he doesn't feel he will be drafted in the first round.
Posted — UpdatedWayne Ellington worked out for the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday afternoon, the fifth team he has visited since the NBA pre-draft camp.
Ellington admits it's been hectic, traveling across the country to play for coaches and general managers in person in an attempt to guarantee a place in the NBA draft's first round.
The Tar Heel shooting guard says he has heard different projections from different teams.
"It's different, it's different from everybody. Some say 20-25, some say 20 on down to the end of the first round, some say I'm on the bubble. I get different feedback, but I'm gonna sit down when I'm done with my workouts and make a great decision."
Regardless of what he is hearing, Ellington still plans on waiting until the June 16 deadline to make a decision, and remains committed to returning to Chapel Hill if he feels he will not be picked with one of the first 30 selections.
"I wouldn't stay in the draft if I'm not in the first round, of course. Being a sophomore, there's no point in coming out if I can improve my draft status. But if I'm in the first round, in the position I would like to be in the first round, then I'll stay in the draft."
Players have until June 16 to withdraw their name from the draft and return to school as long as they haven't hired an agent. Ellington has not.
The NBA Draft will be held on June 26.
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