Louisville sophomore Caracter to go pro
The once-heralded prep star said he has made up his mind and will forgo his final two seasons at Louisville and turn pro after the season.
"I'm definitely not coming back," Caracter said.
The 6-foot-8 forward from New Jersey, who was considered on par with Greg Oden, has battled weight problems and off-court issues while at Louisville. He has been suspended numerous times in his two seasons — including earlier this season for breaking curfew.
"The last three years have been difficult," Caracter said on Wednesday. "Not playing my senior year in high school to the weight issues my freshman year. But I've got to stay positive, that things are going to get better."
Caracter started 12 games this season — with the majority coming after senior big man David Padgett suffered a knee injury. His minutes have dwindled since Padgett returned in January and he averaged 7.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in the two tournament games.
Caracter, who has a reputation of being lazy both on and off the court, is averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds this season.
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