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Ebi

Why isn’t this guy putting up huge numbers for the Arizona Wildcats?

Ebi, SG Pat Carroll, PG Darius Washington and PG Juan Jose Barea are all vying for the 15th and final spot on the roster. Ebi looked impressive at Hakeem Olajuwon’s recent camp. “I think Ndudi was too young, too unprepared for the NBA the first time,” Olajuwon said. “Now I see stronger, more confident moves. ... I think he’s ready.”

Terms weren’t disclosed and Ebi is a sore subject for Kevin McHale, who made him a first-round pick a couple years ago, only to see him become a major bust. The Mavs think he may be worth holding on to, but he’ll have no fantasy value this season.

Ebi is listed as having left knee tendinitis.

Since he’s in his third year, he’s not eligible, and he said he was not going to go down there anyway. What he does have to worry about is being cut.

“I’m not a developmental league player, I’m not a CBA player, I’m not an overseas player,” he said. “I’m an NBA player, hands down, bottom line.” He’s not even eligible for the developmental league since this is his third season, but the Wolves will probably ask for an exception to be made.

They wanted to send him to the developmental league, but he’s in his third year and an exception to allow players with more than two years under their belt was not allowed. He also said he was an “NBA player,” and was going to refuse to go. He may get some looks from other teams, as he is a former first-round pick, but his development has moved at a snail’s pace.

The team hasn’t made their decision yet. The 21-year old averaged 13.5 PPG in two games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He’s talented, but still a project.

Ebi has been troubled by a sore right wrist.