Ben Bentil to Remain in 2016 NBA Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

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The Providence Friars will now be without their top two scorers from last season, as forward Ben Bentil will remain in the 2016 NBA draft on June 23.

ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reported the news Sunday. Bentil will join Friars point guard Kris Dunn in leaving for the pros.  

Bentil confirmed the news on Instagram:

Bentil was a force for Providence in 2015, averaging 21.2 points—which led the Big East—and 7.8 rebounds as a sophomore. Dunn put up 16 points per game to go with 6.4 assists a contest. 

Sophomore forward Rodney Bullock was the only other Friar to average double figures, with 11.4 points per game. Goodman noted he will need to become the man for Providence this upcoming season:

Rodney Bullock is going to have to step up in a big, big way for Providence next year — and he’s going to need some help.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) May …

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