Cheick Diallo Declares for NBA Draft; No Plans to Hire Agent Blog Sports 03/28/201603/30/2016 Tweet The first Kansas Basketball player has declared for the NBA Draft according to a report by CBS Sports. The freshman is not planning on hiring an agent which would preserve his eligibility according to new NCAA Regulations. In his only season so far at KU Diallo averaged only 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-9 power forward is allowed to switch his decision back to college as late as May 25th. The new rule change allows college basketball players to test the NBA waters without fear of losing their eligibility. Related posts: Wayne Selden Declares for NBA Draft; Will Hire Agent Cheick Diallo Still Ineligible Brannen Greene Plans to Leave KU Cheick Diallo Cleared to Play