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Disappointing night for many early entrants

Forget about the record-setting 10 freshmen in the first round. Many underclassmen -- such as the undrafted Jamont Gordon and Davon Jefferson -- learned the NBA draft can be cruel, writes Andy Katz.

...the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on against the Wisconsin...

...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the USC Trojans...

Kansas State v USC OMAHA, NE - MARCH...5 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first...

Kansas State v USC OMAHA, NE - MARCH...30 of the Kansas State Wildcats after Kansas State's 80...

Freshmen could produce record number in the '08 draft

The Class of 2008, with unsurpassed talent and depth, was always earmarked for success. And with as many as 12 freshmen looking like they'll be in the NBA draft's first round on Thursday, they haven't disappointed, writes Andy Katz.

...6, 2008; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Michael Beasley (30) during...

Kansas State v USC OMAHA, NE - MARCH...Trojans against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first...

...Michael Beasley #30 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks on against the Wisconsin...

Walker stays in draft, despite knee; UCLA's Mbah a Moute, too

Kansas State redshirt freshman Bill Walker will remain in the NBA draft despite injuring his right knee at a workout over the weekend, his adviser, Chris Rivers, the director of basketball at Reebok, said Monday afternoon.

With Monday deadline looming, it's decision time for many players

Who's staying in the NBA draft? Who will return to school? With the draft deadline on Monday, some players have tough decisions to make this weekend, writes Andy Katz.

...the USC Trojans against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first...