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Melo to leave Syracuse, turn pro

By: John Kucko
Updated: April 5, 2012
(Syracuse)  Syracuse sophomore Fab Melo today confirmed through the University that he will leave school and enter the NBA Draft in June.  Melo's season was marred by reported academic issues which made him ineligible during the regular season for three games.  He also was declared inelgible for the NCAA Tournament.  According to a statement released by the Syracuse Sports Information Department, Melo met with family members and decided the best course of action for he and his family was to turn pro.

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