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Kevin Jones‘ agent says the former West Virginia star has a guarantee from one team that he will be picked in the first round of Thursday’s NBA Draft. If that doesn’t materialize, he expects Jones to go in the second round. ZagsBlog.com

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“A team in the first round has committed to him,” agent Bill Neff told SNY.tv. “The question is, what does that mean? I never trust anything other than what happens on draft night". "He’ll get drafted,” Neff added. “It’s either them in the first or early second.” ZagsBlog.com

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The Monday workout will also feature guard Cameron Tatum (Tennessee) and forwards Kevin Jones (West Virginia), Kris Joseph (Syracuse) and Andrew Nicholson (St. Bonaventure). Memphis Commercial Appeal

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In addition, 6-foot-8 forward Kevin Jones from West Virginia interviewed with team officials but did not work out because of an injury, according to a team official. Orlando Sentinel

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The Warriors, who have the No. 36 and No. 52 overall selections (second round), worked out several potential picks Monday. Michigan State forward Draymond Green, West Virginia power forward Kevin Jones, Syracuse small forward Kris Joseph and Xavier point guard Tu Holloway are all projected to be selected in the second round. Contra Costa Times

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In addition to Nicholson, other big men participating in the Celtics workout included Kevin Jones of West Virginia, Mike Scott of Virginia, Michigan State All-America Draymond Green and Detroit Mercy forward Eli Coleman, who has already had workouts with the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets. CSNNE.com

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West Virginia forward Kevin Jones has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season. Jones' decision Sunday came a day after former LaSalle center Aaric Murray announced he was transferring to West Virginia. WTAE Pittsburgh's Channel 4

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Jeff Goodman: West Virginia's Kevin Jones is returning to school, source told FOXSports.com. Twitter

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With a year left of eligibility but a hoop dream to chase, Kevin Jones faced a tough decision this week. The West Virginia junior and former Mount Vernon star has decided he will declare for the 2011 NBA draft but will not hire an agent, according to older brother and advisor Gerard Jones. Underclassmen like Jones had until Sunday to declare but cannot sign with an agent and must withdraw from the draft by May 8 to maintain their NCAA eligibility. Journal News

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WVU junior forward Kevin Jones said testing the NBA draft waters is an option. Jones averaged 13.1 points and 7.5 rebounds this season for the Mountaineers, who fell to Kentucky, 71-63, Saturday afternoon, in the third round of the NCAA tournament, at the St. Pete Times Forum. Jones said there's no timetable for a decision; he plans to take his time. "I haven't talked to anybody about it," Jones said, after Saturday's season-ending loss. "I will talk to my family and coach (Bob) Huggins and see what's the best decision for me." American Chronicle

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High school basketball player Kevin Jones dreamed of reaching the NBA and becoming the next Dwyane Wade, but his hoop dreams were cut short this summer by a gunman's bullet. Wade, who hosts a youth basketball camp at his alma mater, Richards High School in Oak Lawn, held a private meet-and-greet lunch Friday at the school with Jones' mother, Denise, his brothers, DeVonta and Anthony, and his sister, Antoinette. The meeting came almost two months after Jones' death. Chicago Tribune

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Afterwards, Wade ate and talked with the family for an hour and a half, sharing basketball tips with Jones' brothers. He also signed Jones' school jersey and one of his basketballs for the family. Those present said there seemed to be some initial awkwardness between the Miami Heat NBA star and the awestruck kids. The usually talkative Wade found himself simply uttering "I don't know what to say." Jones' mom was equally tongue-tied. "I was in a state of shock. I've still got butterflies," Denise Jones this evening. Chicago Tribune

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