Columbus-Native Woodard II Enters 2020 NBA Draft

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — Mississippi State sophomore forward Robert Woodard II has entered his name into the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Columbus-native has not signed an agent, and will maintain his college eligibility as he goes through the NBA Draft evaluation process.

Woodard II had a breakout sophomore season, averaging 11.4 points per game, while shooting nearly 50% from the field and 43% from three. Woodard II also added 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and one block per game.

Woodard is a projected first-round pick according to ESPN, ranked as the 24th best prospect in the upcoming draft.