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Dayton's Cooke withdraws from draft

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Charles Cooke will be coming back for one more season with Dayton.

The 6-foot-5 guard originally declared for the draft last month, but told CBS' Jon Rothstein he would take advantage of the NCAA's new rule that allowed players until May 25 to decide whether to remain in the draft.

Cooke averaged a team-leading 15.6 points with 5.8 rebounds last season, helping the Flyers to a 25-8 record and an NCAA tournament berth. He scored 14 points during Dayton's opening-round loss to eventual Midwest Region winner Syracuse.

Cooke's return gives the Flyers a very experienced roster for next season. He'll be one of four seniors returning to a team that's sure to be considered a favorite to repeat in the Atlantic 10.

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