2018 NBA Draft: Hands, Porter, Battle pull out of draft to return to school

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Jontay Porter #11 and Michael Porter Jr. #13 of the Missouri Tigers fight for a rebound with Christ Koumadje #21 of the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Charles Matthews #1 of the Michigan Wolverines handles the ball against Eric Paschall #4 of the Villanova Wildcats in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Charles Matthews, Michigan, Returning For Senior Year

A key piece of Michigan’s run to the National Championship Game will be returning for his senior year. Charles Matthews announced Wednesday morning that he would be withdrawing from NBA Draft consideration.

Matthews did not receive an invite to the NBA Draft Combine however, he did participate in a few pre-draft workouts. According to The Detroit News:

"“Matthews has had at least two pre-draft workouts this week with the Denver Nuggets and reportedly the New York Knicks.”"

The 21-year will likely take on a larger role in his return to Michigan. After averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds per game Matthews took his play to another level in the NCAA tournament. He averaged 14.6 points along with 6.2 rebounds per game over the course of Michigan’s six game tournament run.

Despite his impressive tournament showing, Matthews only projected to be a late second round pick or undrafted free agent. Michigan Head Coach John Beilein made the right call here in encouraging his veteran guard to return for another season.