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Former North Carolina guard P.J. Hairston intends to play in the NBA Development League this season.
Hairston, who was the subject of a school and an NCAA investigation last year, appears to have decided to play for a minimal salary in the D-League rather than head overseas leading up to the NBA draft this summer.
Hairston, 21, released a statement to several news outlets Friday in which he said he has enrolled in an online course at North Carolina and also has submitted paperwork for the NBADL.
"I am pursing an opportunity to play basketball in the NBA's Developmental League, and submitted my paperwork this afternoon," Hairston said in the statement.
The 6-foot-6 swingman will not be eligible to be called up by an NBA team this season. He will be eligible for the NBA draft in June.
"I am excited to continue to pursue my degree at UNC while also pursing my dream of becoming a professional basketball player," Hairston said.
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