Top 5 NCAA players who declared for the 2022 NBA Draft on the deadline day

Some of the elite players from the national championship game waited for the last minute.
Some of the elite players from the national championship game waited for the last minute.

#5 NCAA player to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft on deadline day: Keve Aluma - Virginia Tech

Keve Aluma helped lead the Hokies to an ACC Tournament Championship
Keve Aluma helped lead the Hokies to an ACC Tournament Championship

After trying to enter the 2021 NBA Draft and going as far as the NBA Combine, Keve Aluma decided to return to the Virginia Tech Hokies for another season of NCAA basketball.

Keve Aluma had a strong season for Virginia Tech, which helped the team win the ACC Tournament and earned him several honors. While his season was not too different statistically, his performances on tape show that he is a better player.

In his return season for Virginia Tech, Keve Aluma made improvements to his game that had the Hokies star feeling more confident about his chances of being selected in the 2022 NBA Draft.

While he is not a lock to be taken in the draft, his decision to hire a non-NCAA certified agent means Aluma can no longer return to NCAA basketball.

Still, the skills that Keve Aluma brings to the table will give him a chance at earning a roster spot regardless of his draft status. He has shown enough potential to be a legitimate NBA player over the last few months.

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