Saint Joseph’s big man Rasheer Fleming is entering the NBA draft, his agency, Klutch Sports, told ESPN on Friday.
The 6-foot-9 Fleming stepped up as a junior to average career highs of 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. He knocked down 39 percent of his 3-point attempts, making 62 after hitting 56 combined over his first two college seasons.
Overall, Fleming shot 53.1 percent from the field in 35 games last season while earning first-team All-Atlantic 10 honors this past season. He blocked 54 shots for the second straight season and had 49 steals.
His career averages are 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds over 101 games (88 starts).
Fleming is projected to be selected in the middle of the first round of the NBA draft.
The draft is slated for June 25-26.
–Field Level Media
