DURHAM, N.C. - Duke's Mike Dunleavy, keeping open the possibility that he might stay in school, said Saturday he would be available for the NBA draft on June 26. <br>
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A consensus second team All-America, Dunleavy indicated that he will not retain an agent, therefore allowing him to return to Duke for his senior year, the university announced. <br>
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``It has always been my dream to play in the NBA,'' said Dunleavy. ``I want to exercise my right to see where I stand in this year's draft so that I can make an informed decision for myself and my family.'' <br>
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Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said he was ``in full support of Mike's decision. I will try to help him make the best decision possible.'' <br>
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Dunleavy averaged 17.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots as a junior in 2001-02. Dunleavy became the 50th Duke player to reach 1,000 career points and he increased his career scoring total to 1,371 points, 28th all-time at Duke. <br>
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Dunleavy was one of only six players in the country to receive votes for the Associated Press National Player of the Year award. He also was a consensus second team All-America, a second team Academic All-America, a first team All-ACC selection and a first team ACC All-Defensive Team honoree in 2002. <br>
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Duke has been ranked number one in the nation 20 weeks during Dunleavy's three seasons as a Blue Devil, including 14 weeks in 2001-02 when Duke finished 31-4 overall and earned its fourth straight ACC Championship. <br>
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The Lake Oswego, Ore., native has until June 19 to remove his name from consideration for the NBA Draft in order to retain his eligibility for his final college season.