June 17
Wednesday is D-Day, the deadline for college underclassmen who have declared early for the NBA draft to withdraw from it, provided they haven't signed with an agent.

	Duke's Mike Dunleavy is Mr. Versatility -- he can take it to the hoop or step outside for the trifecta.

All eyes are on Duke's Mike Dunleavy. A number of experts have said that the son of former Lakers coach Michael Dunleavy Sr. could go in the top five.

Dunleavy, a junior, didn't sign with an agent and thus could return to campus in Durham, N.C. If ever a kid fit the mold of student-athlete, it's Dunleavy. He has been Mr. Versatility for the Blue Devils. Dunleavy averaged 17.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game to help the Dukies to a 31-4 record last season.

My gut feeling from speaking to him during the season is that he will return to college and pass on the pros for now. This young man has no ego and isn't concerned about where he'll land in the NBA draft. He's not worried about whether he would be No. 1 next year (it could be high school phenom LeBron James).

There are a number of reasons why I believe Dunleavy will return to college.

He has a chance to play for another national championship team. He has a shot to be national player of the year. He would love to have his jersey hang in the rafters at Cameron Indoor Stadium after graduating.

College basketball fans will remember his scintillating performance in the 2000 national championship game against Arizona, when he hit three 3-pointers in less than 60 seconds in the second half (scoring 21 overall). Mr. Dunleavy can flat-out shoot the rock and provide quality minutes at several positions.

Obviously, cash is not a problem in the Dunleavy household, since his father made megabucks in the pros. Grant Hill stayed all four years at Duke, and Dunleavy seems to be in a similar situation. Both have strong families, money is not an issue and they seem to enjoy college life. He loves Duke, but the NBA temptation is great.

Mike Dunleavy has the opportunity to enjoy four magical college years. Even though he could be a lottery pick, I believe he will decide to return to college next season. Just like Hill and Shane Battier, I see a return to the Dukies for his senior season.