CBS: Source: Iowa State's Royce White headed to NBA

[BleedGopher]

Royce White is NBA-bound.

Sources close to White told CBSSports.com that Iowa State's versatile 6-foot-7, 270-pound forward has signed with an agent.

An official announcement is expected on Wednesday.

White, who didn't play his freshman season at Minnesota due to legal issues and sat out in 2010-11 after transferring to Iowa State, proved he was one of the most multidimensional players in the country.

White averaged 13.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists this past season and was terrific in the Cyclones loss to Kentucky in the NCAA tournament this past weekend. Hefinished with 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had four assists in the 87-71 loss.

White, according to several NBA executives, has likely worked his way into the first round of June's NBA Draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...-headed-to-nba

Go Gophers!!

[Dr.Don]

Good luck to Royce. I hope he succeeds.

[PeanutButterGopherTime]

I bet J-Stringz is pumped to be a part of his "entourage" now. So long you airhead. I hope you get drafted by the Bobcats or the Wizards and ride the pine.

[MRJ]

Couldn't care less about what he does now or in the future. The kid has shown himself to be selfish headcase in the past and I doubt that much has changed.

[Section201]

I wish him well. I hope he has better people around him than he had while he was here.

[station19]

Iowa State's Royce White to address reporters about future

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_...s-about-future

[MaxyJR1]

Interesting points from his grandfather.

[panolo]

I think we all can agree Royce has NBA elite talent. The case has always been about his judgement and decisions. If he has the right people around him he will succeed. If not he will be washed out of the league. I sincerely wish him the best. He was nothing but cordial and courteous when I met him a few years ago.

I'm saying he goes no later than 7th.

[oleboy41]

I bet J-Stringz is pumped to be a part of his "entourage" now. So long you airhead. I hope you get drafted by the Bobcats or the Wizards and ride the pine.

You just described every 18 year old I grew up with and probably yourself as well. Glad to see that you have such insight into the growth of a 20 yr old kid

[dpodoll68]

You just described every 18 year old I grew up with and probably yourself as well. Glad to see that you have such insight into the growth of a 20 yr old kid

I don't know about you, but I didn't beat up security guards, nor steal things, nor associate with people who stole things, when I was 18. And I didn't exactly hang out with a bunch of choir boys.

[CrocShots]

Michael Beasley.

At least he'll have money so he won't have to steal jeans anymore!

[oleboy41]

I don't know about you, but I didn't beat up security guards, nor steal things, nor associate with people who stole things, when I was 18. And I didn't exactly hang out with a bunch of choir boys.

Neither did I but that doesn't mean that Royce and other people don't grow up and mature. I knew people that did stuff like that and more when we/they were 18 and are now responsible adults, some that mentor youth and work to better their community. Good thing that the rest of society doesn't write kids off at 18 for a few misdemeanors.

[bigticket1]

It's easier to stay out of trouble when you live in Ames and have no money. Not so much when you have NBA money and the lifestyle that goes along with it.

[Dr.Don]

It's easier to stay out of trouble when you live in Ames and have no money. Not so much when you have NBA money and the lifestyle that goes along with it.

Do you really think that Royce will hang around Ames when he gets the big bucks?

[98VQueens]

I think we all can agree Royce has NBA elite talent.

Elite college talent does not often mean elite NBA talent. I have not idea he will do in the NBA, he averaged 13 & 9 in college, not exactly huge numbers.

[bigticket1]

Do you really think that Royce will hang around Ames when he gets the big bucks?

Did I say that ? Unless the NBA is going to expand to Ames,having NBA money would probably involve living elsewhere.

[StPaulCyclone]

Good luck to Royce. I hope he succeeds.

While I am sorry to see him go, I wish Royce the best. In his two years in Ames he has been a model student, athlete and person. He is a "Loyal Son" who will be fondly remembered by ISU fans as a key to restoring Hilton Magic. I had my concerns, but it clearly worked out for all involved.

Thank you, Royce!

[dpodoll68]

Neither did I but that doesn't mean that Royce and other people don't grow up and mature. I knew people that did stuff like that and more when we/they were 18 and are now responsible adults, some that mentor youth and work to better their community. Good thing that the rest of society doesn't write kids off at 18 for a few misdemeanors.

I agree that you can't hold things against people forever. But your initial statement implied that his actions were those of a typical 18-year-old, which is just not true at all. Most kids are not lawless morons.

[Bob_Loblaw]

Good luck to Royce! I'm glad to see he has turned his life around. In the middle of the mess I was worried i'd be at Foot Locker (do they exist?) one day and see a 23 yr old Royce White helping people try on shoes. According to everything down in Ames, he's been perfect there, so maybe it really was a wake-up call, we'll see.

I actually think his game translates so well to the NBA.

[Parski1]

He wants the NBA $$$ to support his recording career.