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signoftimes · 06-19-2003, 03:44 PM

Jameer Nelson is no longer on the fence, he's out.

St. Joe's Nelson not feeling the draft
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Saint Joseph's University junior point guard Jameer Nelson has decided to withdraw his name from consideration for the 2003 NBA Draft, submitting the required letter to the NBA office on Thursday.

Nelson, who filed his original consideration letter with the NBA office on May 12, never signed with an agent and therefore retains his final year of collegiate eligibility under a new NCAA regulation.

"I've said all along that Jameer is the best point guard in America, but he is an even better person," said Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli. "He cares so much about his school, his teammates and our program that no one should be surprised with this decision."

Nelson is widely considered to be one of the top point guards in the country. In his three seasons with the Hawks, Nelson has played in 93 games, averaging 15.4 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. He also has handed out 5.8 assists per contest.

In 2002-2003, he led the Hawks to a third straight Atlantic 10 regular-season title and their second NCAA Tournament at-large bid in three years.

He averaged 19.7 points and 4.7 assists in 30 games last season for the Hawks, who were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by Auburn.

The NBA Draft is on June 26.

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signoftimes Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 568	6/19 ESPN INSIDER - Pavel, Badiane, Varejo, Perkins, Vranes, Nikagbatse out of draft ? Jameer Nelson is no longer on the fence, he's out. St. Joe's Nelson not feeling the draft Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Saint Joseph's University junior point guard Jameer Nelson has decided to withdraw his name from consideration for the 2003 NBA Draft, submitting the required letter to the NBA office on Thursday. Nelson, who filed his original consideration letter with the NBA office on May 12, never signed with an agent and therefore retains his final year of collegiate eligibility under a new NCAA regulation. "I've said all along that Jameer is the best point guard in America, but he is an even better person," said Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli. "He cares so much about his school, his teammates and our program that no one should be surprised with this decision." Nelson is widely considered to be one of the top point guards in the country. In his three seasons with the Hawks, Nelson has played in 93 games, averaging 15.4 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. He also has handed out 5.8 assists per contest. In 2002-2003, he led the Hawks to a third straight Atlantic 10 regular-season title and their second NCAA Tournament at-large bid in three years. He averaged 19.7 points and 4.7 assists in 30 games last season for the Hawks, who were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by Auburn. The NBA Draft is on June 26. __________________ Dance like you hurt real bad. Work like no one's watching. Love like you need the money.