Former Newton and University of Connecticut guard, Stephon Castle, announced on Friday that he will enter the NBA Draft.
The 6-foot-6 guard averaged just over 11 points per game this season, playing a large role during the Huskies national championship run which ended with UConn winning back-to-back titles.
In high school, Castle was rated as a 5-star across every major recruiting site. In his final season of high school basketball, Castle averaged over 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks a game and was named a McDonald’s All-American as one of the top high school players in the country. As a senior, he led Newton to the Class 7A quarterfinals.
After playing an immense part in a national title run, Connecticut freshman G Stephon Castle is entering the 2024 NBA Draft, he tells ESPN. Castle has selected agents Joe Smith and Thad Foucher of @wassbasketball for his representation. pic.twitter.com/4MmCKclocO
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 19, 2024
Castle committed to Dan Hurley and the Huskies and made an immediate impact as UConn sought out to become the first back-to-back champions since Florida in 2006-2007.
During UConn’s run in the NCAA Tournament, Castle proved to be an X-Factor for the Huskies, scoring in double-digits in four separate games in the tournament, including a season-high 21 against Alabama.
His performance throughout the season earned him 2024 Big East Freshman of the Year and he was selected as a member of the 2024 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team.
For his representation, Castle will use Joe Smith and Thad Foucher from Wasserman Basketball as they will help the Covington-native take the next leap to the NBA.
Castle is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA Draft that will take place in June.
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