Fortson enters name in NBA Draft without agent
Posted: April 18, 2010 at 2:46 p.m.
Courtney Fortson
FAYETTEVILLE — Courtney Fortson has placed his name in the NBA Draft, but will not be represented by an agent.
Fortson is still enrolled in classes at the university and has until May 8 to withdraw his name from draft consideration. The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 24.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey made the announcement via a news release Sunday afternoon.
“Courtney is an extremely gifted basketball player,” Pelphrey said. “He certainly has the talent to play the game of basketball at the highest levels and we support him in his decision to explore that option. He has not hired an agent, so the possibility remains that he could be with us next season. More than anything we appreciate Courtney and his family communicating to us his intentions and support his actions whichever they may be.”
Fortson averaged 17.9 points per game and led the Southeastern Conference in assists in league contests (5.9). He was suspended the first 14 games of the season during a time when five players faced varying disciplinary actions and suspensions during the non-conference slate.
Pelphrey stressed academics when discussing Fortson's options after the season, when Arkansas finished 14-18.
“Courtney and I have had discussions about how important it is to right now take care of the business at hand, which is school, and he’s doing that," Pelphrey said March 19.
Another option may include a try in the professional ranks overseas.
This is the second year in a row an Arkansas player has entered his name in the draft without hiring an agent. Forward Michael Washington did so after his junior season last year and returned to Arkansas for his senior season.
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