Caris LeVert to Return to Michigan for Senior Season: Latest Details, Reaction

Star guard Caris LeVert has decided to stay with the Michigan Wolverines for his senior season instead of entering the 2015 NBA draft. 

Per MGoBlue.com, LeVert said his decision was about wanting to get his degree and continue developing his talents as a basketball player before taking the final leap:

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Over the past few months, I have spent a lot of time thinking about my future. My family and I, along with the coaching staff, gathered as much information as possible. After considering my options, I am excited to announce I will return for my senior year. Coming back allows me to keep working towards my Michigan degree and take the next steps in my development as a player, teammate and a leader of our program. Michigan is a very special place and the college experience only comes once. The future is bright and I am blessed to be part of it.

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Michigan head coach John Beilein is also quoted in the piece, saying his staff is "excited [LeVert] has decided to come back for his final season."

There have been some mixed opinions about LeVert's draft stock this year. Brendan F. Quinn of MLive.com spoke to one scout with a team who said the organization had the Michigan star in the 20-25 range with "a chance LeVert could slip into the second round of the draft."

The big reason for the doubts is LeVert is coming off a foot injury that required surgery in January and caused him to miss Michigan's last 14 games. 

Assuming he's able to return healthy, LeVert's decision is a good start for a Michigan team looking to rebuild quickly after a disappointing 16-16 season. The 6'7" guard led the Wolverines in scoring last year with 14.9 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game.