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Tyrese Proctor Makes Clear Decision on NBA Draft After Leaving Duke

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated May 15, 2025 8:58 AM ET

The NBA draft combine offers players a chance to showcase their skills and gives teams a clearer idea of where talent fits in the upcoming draft. For college players, May 28 is the deadline to withdraw from the draft and retain their NCAA eligibility.

Tyrese Proctor had entered his name into the draft, and there was speculation he might return to college for another year if things didn’t go as planned. But it looks like that door is now closed.

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports, spoke with the former Duke Blue Devils guard, who made it clear he’s all in on his NBA future:

“Yeah, I’ve always said I’m 100% in or 100% out. I’m happy with my decision. I loved being at Duke. I wish I could (go back), but I am 100% in. (Duke) was really good with all that.”

Tyrese Proctor shut down any hint of a return to Duke for his senior season.

“Yeah, I’ve always said I’m 100% in or 100% out. I’m happy with my decision. I loved being at Duke. I wish I could (go back), but I am 100% in. (Duke) was really good with all that.” pic.twitter.com/vEOZZjpPY5
— Isaac Trotter (@Isaac__Trotter) May 14, 2025

It appears the 21-year-old shooting guard has no plans to return to Durham. He’s one of four starters from Duke’s Final Four team entering the 2025 NBA draft.

Proctor joined the Blue Devils in 2022, arriving from Australia with experience playing for the Australian national team. He played at the age of 16 in the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier. He also played in 2023 in the FIBA World Cup qualifying win against China.

Over three seasons, he appeared in 106 games for the Blue Devils. In his final year, he averaged 12.4 points per game and shot 40.5 percent from 3-point range.

His standout performance came in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, where he dropped 25 points in an 89-66 win over Baylor. His college career ended in the Final Four against Houston, where he logged 37 minutes, scored seven points and added two assists.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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