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NBA types think Bebe Nogueira may be able to put on and keep on more weight once he's in a regimented offseason program in the States. "When he's 25, he's not going to weigh 200 pounds," the Pacific Division man said. "But he has to work at it. He hasn't gotten that great weight training and conditioning that we would give him. He lives like a college kid. He's probably eating pizza and (junk). He's not going to be 280 but he's going to get bigger and stronger and work out ... could he guard, like, Nick Collison, Lavoy Allen? Yeah, he could guard those fours." NBA.com

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Lucas Nogueira's buyout is worth $2 million if he decides to leave for the NBA this year. Encestando

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Lucas Nogueira on entering draft: "It's a good chance to be a high pick in this draft." ZoomNews.es

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Nogueira: "I don't know if what I do is enough to play there. That would be a question for the scouts because I can't tell you if I'm ready." ZoomNews.es

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Brazilian 7-footer Lucas Nogueira, a serious candidate to be a first-round draft pick, has decided to enter the NBA draft, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Nogueira, 20, possesses a 7-foot-6 wingspan and has been an intriguing prospect to NBA executives for several years. Yahoo! Sports

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Lucas Nogueira: "I want to have success at Estudiantes before going to the NBA." As

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Will you enter the Draft this year? Nogueira: "I don't think about it; I don't have a contract with an NBA team. My life is here, with Asefa Estudiantes." As

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Ryan Feldman: Lucas Nogueira was the top player to withdraw from the draft today. Nikola Mirotic + Davis Bertans, both likely 1st rd picks, stayed in it. Twitter

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Scott Howard-Cooper: Lucas Nogueira, a possible for the first round, just told me he is OUT of the draft. Smart move. Plans to enter in 2012. Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: Unless he gets a last-minute 1st round promise today, Lucas Nogueira will withdraw from the NBA Draft, according to @Jonathan Givony. Twitter

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In the same vein, Lucas “Bebe” Nogueira sat out today's game action, due to a minor injury that he wanted to make sure heals before joining the Brazilian national team. Most NBA teams in the gym are assuming that Nogueira has decided to withdraw from the draft, although a member of his agency, Aylton Tesch, told us on the morning of the 13th that “no final decision has been made.” DraftExpress.com

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Most clubs feel that would be the right move – “I don’t know why they put him in the draft in the first place,” one scout said. Even if Nogueira stays in and gets the guaranteed money of a first-round pick, a possibility for a team picking near the end but wanting to avoid taking on a contract now, it is a near-certainty that he plays overseas at least one more season and possibly two. NBA.com

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Lucas Nogueira, a skinny 7-footer playing in Spain, said he is seriously considering withdrawing from the draft as the Monday deadline approaches. Most clubs feel that would be the right move – “I don’t know why they put him in the draft in the first place,” one scout said. NBA.com

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Scott Howard-Cooper: Nogueira nowhere near ready for the NBA. Even if he stays in, he won't go to the U.S. for at least one season and maybe two. Thin for a big. Twitter

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While Biyombo and Monteijunas received a lot of buzz leading up to their individual workouts, the player receiving the most buzz who is actually fully participating in the camp is Lucas “Bebe” Nogueira. But, the buzz isn't all warmth and fuzz, with one GM saying, “[he's] So raw… So raw… and he's out there on the court laughing with all the guys – it's like, ‘get serious,' ” and others reaffirming that notion that he did not help himself at all with his first day showing. DraftExpress.com

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Indeed Noguiera looked very raw and showed some questionable body language throughout the day. Early on he looked very uncomfortable when forced to put the ball on the floor or pass and he failed to stand out going up against fellow lanky big man and camp teammate (Team 1) Bengaly Fofana. As the day went on, in two five-on-five games, Bebe showed a bit better. First he registered 5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks when going up against Sarra Camara and Team 4. Then, he exhibited a bit more offense going for 11 points and 5 rebounds against the Serbia U19 squad later in the day. His decision making left something to be desired, as did the lack of awareness and experience he showed on both ends of the floor. DraftExpress.com

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Sam Presti is an opportunist, and he is patient. Mirotic, based on talent, is a lottery pick. But a massive buyout means he won't be playing in the NBA anytime soon. If he stays in the draft -- a big "if" at this point -- someone will gamble on him. If it's Presti, he could be getting a major steal down the road. If Mirotic is off the board, Bogan Bogdanovic and Lucas Nogueira are possibilities. ESPN.com

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Ryan Feldman: BREAKING: Ben Hansbrough, Reggie Jackson, Lucas Nogueira aren't in the NBA Draft Combine. LaceDarius Dunn, Michael Dunigan, Jon Diebler are. Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Lucas Nogueira is very skinny. I hear he's working out well, but he'll have trouble putting on weight. My shoulders are broader than his. Twitter

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One of the world’s most intriguing teenage centers – Brazlian 7-footer Lucas Nogueira – has entered his name into the June 23 NBA draft, a league source told Yahoo! Sports. Nogueira’s representatives informed the NBA in a letter sent on Friday. They plan to use the predraft workout process with teams to gauge how far into the first round Nogueira could climb this year. Yahoo! Sports

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