Nick Ward Announces NBA Draft Intentions

Michigan State got a huge boost to their 2018-19 season after it was announced that Nick Ward would be withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to school:

Nick Ward is returning to Michigan State for his junior season, his mother tells @TheAthleticDET.

Ward averaged 12.4 pts and 7.1 rebs as a sophomore at MSU, starting 34 of 35 games.

— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) May 29, 2018

Ward, MSU’s starting center, should be a contender for one of the top players in the conference next season.