By: Sam Amico (FoxSportsOhio.com) — Ohio State’s David Lighty and Jon Diebler may not get drafted by an NBA team, and each seems to be doing his part to make sure it stays that way.

Lighty and Diebler just completed their senior seasons with the Buckeyes, who were eliminated by Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen.

And both continue to reject opportunities to play in front of pro scouts.

First, they turned down the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where college seniors on the fringe of the draft (read: guys like Lighty and Diebler) go to make their cases for NBA types.

Now, Lighty and Diebler have rejected an offer to participate in a pre-draft camp this weekend in New Jersey. The camp is sponsored by the Nets, Mavericks and Knicks, but every NBA team is expected to be represented.

Lighty is a 6-foot-5 swingman who averaged 12.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game this past season. He is known for his hustle, strong defense and ability to score in clutch situations.

Diebler is a 6-6 shooting guard who also averaged better than 12 points (12.6 to be exact). He is known for his

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This entry was posted on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 at 4:13 pm.
Categories: BUCKEYE COUNTRY, MEN's BASKETBALL.

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  1. BuckeyeCountry.net

    Lighty, Diebler sitting way out of NBA draft http://bit.ly/kuEobh

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