Greg Oden Declares Eligibility for Basketball Seniors Tour

April 20, 2007, 2:30 pm; posted by
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Greg OdenWeeks of speculation were laid to rest today as Greg Oden announced he would forgo the remainder of his scholastic eligibility, making him available for the upcoming Basketball Seniors Tour draft. Of the athletes who qualify for the Tour draft, which begins at age 55, Oden is seen as the clear-cut number one pick.

“You don’t normally see guys coming into our league who still have that kind of athleticism,” raved one scout.

“And we’re pretty sure his broken wrist last year was not the result of osteoporosis.”

Although the decision was widely anticipated, until today, no one knew for sure if Oden’s professed love for college would outweigh the prestige and riches waiting if he declared.

“I really enjoyed the chance to go back to school,” Oden commented to the throngs gathered at today’s press conference. “They’re right when they say it’s never too late. And I hate to leave so soon. I feel like I still had a lot to learn about the history of rock and roll. But my stock is high right now. I mean, you can’t go any higher than number one, can you?

“Seriously, can you? I didn’t really make it to math class this year.”

Oden declined to comment on whether his decision was affected by his grandson’s impending enrollment at OSU next fall.

The 7-foot sexagenarian closed by summing up in a concise message what took agonizing months to decide:

“My time is now. I’m not getting any younger.”


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