University of Hawai'i men's basketball coach Bob Nash said he plans to discuss future plans with star player Roderick Flemings next week.

Flemings, who just completed his junior season with the Rainbow Warriors, has indicated that he would like to declare for early entry into the 2009 NBA Draft.

"I don't want to say anything until I sit down and talk to Rod," said Nash, who is in Detroit for the Final Four.

Flemings, a 6-foot-7 guard/forward, averaged 16.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last season, and was a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection.

Flemings has not completed the official paperwork with the NBA, but has until April 26 to do so.

Even if Flemings declares for official early entry, he could still return to the 'Bows for his senior season. If he does not sign with an agent, Flemings has until June 15 to withdraw his name from the draft list.

The 2009 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25.

Aran Smith, president of the nbadraft.net Web site, said Flemings would benefit more from a senior season at UH.

"He didn't have a spectacular year, and understandably, he was hurt," Smith said. "But he has a lot of raw talent. I think if he goes back for a senior year and puts up better numbers, his stock will increase."

Smith said he considers Flemings "a longshot" to get drafted in the two rounds of the 2009 draft, but could become a potential first round selection in 2010.

"At this point, if a team wants him, they would be taking a chance on his potential," Smith said. "But if he improves as a college senior and shows more of that potential, he becomes a stronger pick next year."

Last year, 70 underclassmen declared for early entry into the NBA Draft. Thirty-one eventually withdrew and 29 were drafted.

"Generally speaking, if you know you're going to get drafted, you stay in," Smith said. "If you're not sure, you're better off going back to college."Two other 'Bows seeking to transfer

TWO OTHER ’BOWS SEEKING TO TRANSFER

Lasha Parghalava and Adam Jespersen said they will not return to play for Hawai'i next season.

Parghalava, a 6-2 guard, averaged 7.6 points per game and led the team with 31 3-pointers as a junior this past season. However, his playing time diminished late in the season.

"I really love the fans and I respect the coaches here in Hawai'i," he said. "But I have one more year and I want to find a place where I can play."

Jespersen, a 6-7 forward, was a seldom-used reserve as a true freshman.

"It probably would have helped me to redshirt, but this was still a great experience," Jespersen said. "Hawai'i is a great program that's moving in the right direction. It just wasn't quite the right fit for me."

Nash declined to comment because the official paperwork for the players has not been completed.

Once it becomes official, it would free two more scholarships for potential new recruits.