Vanderbilt wing Tyler Nickel drafted No. 47 overall by the Knicks

Vanderbilt wing Tyler Nickel was selected No. 47 overall by the Knicks in the NBA draft. This decision allows him the option to return to college basketball if he chooses. Other players drafted in the second round, such as Purdue guard Braden Smith and St. John’s guard Dillion Mitchell, are also eligible for a college return. The NBA draft took place in June, and the implications of these selections on collegiate rosters are still unfolding.

• 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt wing Tyler Nickel (No. 47 overall to the …