Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino declares for NBA Draft

By CHARLIE PARENT

Big 10 Freshman of the Year and Indiana point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has declared for the NBA Draft, he announced Friday.

“My freshman season was nothing short of amazing,” Hood-Schifino told ESPN. “My coaches kept their word by having the ultimate trust in me as a freshman. We didn’t win a national championship, but overall the season was successful and experiencing March Madness was a surreal moment.”

ESPN Reporting with @DraftExpress: Indiana freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, a projected lottery pick, will forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft. “For me, the time is now,” he told ESPN. https://t.co/Okb7OUkaIp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 31, 2023

Hood-Schifino averaged 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in his freshman campaign with the Hoosiers.

The 6-foot-6 former five-star recruit is heralded for his ball handling and feel for the game.

A likely lottery selection, Hood-Schifino also averaged 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in games against AP ranked opponents.

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