Caris LeVert Returning For Senior Year At Michigan

By Ashley Dunkak
@AshleyDunkak

CBS DETROIT - Michigan star Caris LeVert will return for his senior season rather than leaving for the NBA, the university announced Tuesday in a press release.

"Over the past few months, I have spent a lot of time thinking about my future," LeVert stated in the release. "My family and I, along with the coaching staff, gathered as much information as possible. After considering my options, I am excited to announce I will return for my senior year. Coming back allows me to keep working towards my Michigan degree and take the next steps in my development as a player, teammate and a leader of our program. Michigan is a very special place and the college experience only comes once. The future is bright and I am blessed to be part of it."

LeVert averaged 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his junior season, which ended January 17 when he suffered a season-ending foot injury in a game against Northwestern.

ESPN analyst Chad Ford predicted LeVert would be taken late in the first round if he declared for the draft.