Michigan Basketball: 3 thoughts on Isaiah Livers declaring for NBA draft

Will Livers stay or go?

This is a really tough call to make. That is partially because we have no idea how the workout process is going to actually work. Will he be able to take part in a combine-type process? Will it just be video interviews and old film?

All of that makes this harder to predict. Livers is a guy that can absolutely play in the NBA, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s one of the 60 best draft prospects in the 2020 draft.

There are a lot of things for teams to consider and there are also international prospects. I do believe that Livers will get signed by the G-League if not and as others have shown, such as Duncan Robinson, that can be a legitimate path to the NBA, especially for someone who can defend, rebound and shoot the 3-pointer like Livers can.

You have to wonder if Juwan and company had an inkling he might go, which made them explore the transfer market as sort of a backup to Christopher, if he decides to commit elsehwere. Howard has been very encouraging throughout his process, but he also understands the importance of a degree.

I really think this is a 50/50 call right now and while I expect Livers to ultimately stay in the NBA draft, I think it’s far from a done deal.