Scottie Reynolds made the decision others said he should make all along. The Villanova standout, and Herndon High grad, is returning for his senior season after spending the past month working out for NBA teams.
“The best decision for me is to return to Villanova for my senior year,” Reynolds said. “I’m blessed to be in the situation I am in.”
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When he first put his name into the draft two months ago, it was believed he would only stay in if he was guaranteed being a first-round pick. One NBA executive said that would never happen. He was right.
Reynolds can do what Ty Lawson did last year: return after testing his draft stock, then lead his team to a national title. Lawson improved his standing because he improved his game. Reynolds can do so as well. He can become a better decision maker, for starters.
Some things will be tougher to improve.
“The kid is a hell of a college player and has a heart like a lion,” the executive said. “There are some nice qualities. But the reality is he’s 6-feet tall and not exceptionally quick. His ability to score is intriguing.”
And that latter ability will be tempting to NBA teams next season, even if it means they only see him as a 10-minute a game guy. Some have compared him to Boston’s Eddie House, instant offense off the bench.
Reynolds was smart to give it a shot. He’s equally smart for going back to school.
