USC's Taj Gibson to remain in NBA draft pool

Jun. 15, 2009
USC forward Taj Gibson confirmed to ESPN.com via Twitter Monday afternoon that he is keeping his name in the NBA draft and foregoing his remaining season of eligibility at USC.
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