Parks opts to leave NU to pursue US hoops dream
Bobby Ray Parks might have already played his last game as a National University Bulldog.
After losing to the Far Eastern University Tamaraws in the PCCL, Parks expressed his interest to try out his luck in the United States.
"We don't want to close the door an anything but as of the moment, returning to NU is unlikely for Rayray because he really wants to pursue a career in the States," said Charlie Dy, Parks' agent.
After the Bulldogs were booted out by the University of Santo Tomas in the Final Four of the recently concluded UAAP season, rumors swirled that Parks could possibly join the PBA Draft. However, it was later clarified that he couldn't join yet as he was below the minimum age of 21 and he hasn't finished a college course yet.
"He has served NU for three years. He was the MVP for two years and he passed up on a Division 1 school to be a Bulldog," Dy explained. "I think now is the time for him to focus on his own goals."
Dy stated that the NBA D-League is not an option for Parks. "He'll finish his studies in March then he'll fly to the States to be with his mother and work out," the agent added. "Then we'll see what happens but hopefully he makes it to the NBA Summer League."
