Marcquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell will test NBA Draft process, not hire an agent

Redshirt-junior guards Marcquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell have decided to test out the waters of the 2018 NBA Draft, head coach Brad Brownell announced on Monday.

“This is the next step in the process for both Marcquise and Shelton as they pursue their goal of playing in the NBA,” said Brownell. “They both have turned in terrific seasons for us, and we’re proud of how hard they have worked to put themselves in this position. Our staff will continue to gather the necessary information throughout the process to help them make the best decision possible.”

The process will put a hold on Brownell finalizing his roster for next year's team.

Last Friday, Elijah Thomas announced he was returning to Clemson for his senior season but the two members of Clemson's backcourt have decided to at least go through the process. Donte Grantham went through the process as well before returning for his senior season at Clemson, ultimately making him a better player.

Reed averaged 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and almost two steals per game in a season where he was named to second-team All-ACC.  Mitchell averaged 12.2 points and 3.6 assists as Clemson's point guard in 2017.

Reed and Mitchell will not sign with agents, thus leaving open the option of returning to Clemson for their senior seasons. The NBA Draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 21.