31.   Speaking of the kids, a record six high schoolers have announced their intention to enter the draft, with one more on the fence.

32.   Springs decided to enter the draft after a junior season that was a bit of a paradox.

33.   Still, expect at least one Bruin to enter the draft.

34.   Strickland believes Yao would be one of the top three picks if he entered the NBA draft.

35.   Sylvia Canty said her son determined he would be a likely first-round pick if he entered the NFL draft as a junior.

36.   Taylor had a year of eligibility left but chose to enter the draft early.

37.   The deadline for entering the draft is Friday.

38.   The ever-increasing number of underclassmen who enter the draft means a decrease in the number of experienced players in the league.

39.   The Mavericks entered the draft seeking a center and a power forward.

40.   The Patriots entered the draft without a fourth-round selection.