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Ex-Gopher Royce White takes anxiety, talent into NBA Draft

Former Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner Royce White, has taken a path to the NBA Draft full of anxiety. He could have quit basketball but continues to play through anxiety to "prove to myself and others that I could play at an elite level." However, his anxiety could lower his draft stock.
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Former Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner Royce White, has taken a path to the NBA Draft full of anxiety. He could have quit basketball but continues to play through anxiety to "prove to myself and others that I could play at an elite level." However, his anxiety could lower his draft stock.

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