Lofton Stays Put with Vols

SEC Player of the Year Chris Lofton has decided that he will spend another year at the University of Tennessee. Unlike so many other top college players this year, Lofton has decided that his situation does not warrant entering the NBA draft.

According to most sources, Lofton’s projected draft position would put him well into the second round. The draft is already top-heavy, with plenty of great shooting guards already having declared themselves eligible. But it’s not all bad. Tennessee will have a great team next year. The SEC has been nearly gutted of talent after this season, so the Vols look like a good sleeper pick to win the NCAA Tournament next year, if you like taking bets really early, that is.

Said Lofton during a press conference yesterday, “I think I knew all along I was coming back anyway. It was just a little part of me in my mind of waiting to see how everything shakes out. I’m not surprised by this.”

So, if you want to see one of the best returning talents next year you should get Tennessee Volunteers tickets. Just like Lofton and the Jedi, you should return… to get those tickets at StubHub.com.

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