Article: Powe opts for draft, with option

BERKELEY -- As expected, Cal sophomore Leon Powe announced his decision Wednesday to enter the NBA draft but will leave himself the option of returning to school.

Powe, who led the Pac-10 Conference in scoring and rebounding this season, said he will not hire an agent, allowing him to possibly withdraw by the June 18 deadline.

"My family and I thought this was the best decision right now, to make myself eligible for the draft without hiring an agent," Powe said in a statement. "I want to leave all my options open."

The former Oakland Tech High star cannot do workouts for NBA scouts until he is finished with final exams at Cal in mid-May.

But NCAA rules do allow him to participate in the ...

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