Johnson has until May 8 to remove his name from consideration to maintain college eligibility.
“The chance to play in the NBA is something that has been in my mind for a long time — since I was really young,” said Johnson. “Now the chance has presented itself so I can see where I stand. If it doesn’t feel right, I know I still have the opportunity to return to play college basketball.”
Johnson recorded 13 double-doubles for the Hurricanes last season and averaged a team-high 9.6 rebounds to go with 11.9 points per game.
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