Standout Dayton Flyers PG declares for 2020 NBA Draft

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 07: Obi Toppin #1, Jalen Crutcher #10 and Ibi Watson #2 of the Dayton Flyers celebrate against the George Washington Colonials in the second half of a game at UD Arena on March 7, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton defeated George Washington 76-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Credit: Joe Robbins

Credit: Joe Robbins

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 07: Obi Toppin #1, Jalen Crutcher #10 and Ibi Watson #2 of the Dayton Flyers celebrate against the George Washington Colonials in the second half of a game at UD Arena on March 7, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton defeated George Washington 76-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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By Michael Purves
March 26, 2020
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Standout Dayton Flyers point guard Jalen Crutcher announced he will enter the 2020 NBA Draft, but intends on keeping his college eligibility, according to a post on his Twitter account.

>> ‘Thank you Flyer Nation;’ Obi Toppin to enter 2020 NBA Draft

Crutcher’s announcement comes a day after Obi Toppin declared for the draft, but would hire an agent, thus ending his college career.

RELATED: Dayton’s Obi Toppin named AP First Team All-American; first in program history

Without hiring an agent, Crutcher will maintain his eligibility and could return for his senior season.

RELATED: Toppin, Grant sweep AP top national awards

Crutcher was named a First Team All-Atlantic 10 in the conference’s postseason awards. He finished the season averaging 32.5 minutes, 15.1 points, and 4.7 assists per game.

>>Dayton Flyers finish No. 3 in final Associated Press Top 25 Poll

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