Inquiring minds throughout the NBA want to know all about Kris Dunn.

They’re already aware of Dunn’s off-the-chart athleticism, his evolving all-around game and rocket ride this season to potential first-round draft choice status.

They want to know about his background.

So they reach out to, among others, New London boys’ basketball coach Craig Parker, who’s more than happy to give them a rundown on his former McDonald’s All-American.

“I’ve had some NBA people call,” Parker said. “They ask me what you consider typical questions ... How was his relationship with his teammates in high school and coaching staff? Was he a tough kid? How was he at practice and how did he conduct himself?”

Parker gives Dunn rave reviews across the board.

“It’s all positive,” he said.

In the weeks ahead, more NBA people will likely continue to call Parker.

But that’s nothing new. Someone contacted Parker during Dunn’s freshman year at Providence College.

The Providence coaching staff is in the process of doing their own research, so the talented 6-foot-3 point guard can make an educated decision on whether to return next season or forgo his final two years of eligibility to enter the 2015 NBA Draft in June.

Dunn and his family will meet with head coach Ed Cooley sometime after the Final Four.

“We want sit down with coach and look at options and see what the best thing is for Kris,” said John Seldon, Kris’ father. “They pretty much know what’s best for him. (Cooley’s) a good coach.

“… We try to be more focused on Kris’ education. If you want to go somewhere and play basketball, what are you going to do after? … Right now he really likes college. It’s fun and there are some great people around him.”

There’s no doubt that Dunn has a tough decision ahead. Looking at mock drafts, he’s projected to go as high as 15th overall.

NBA scouts regularly attended Providence practices and games this past season. One general manager said that if Dunn returns, he could be a top five pick in the 2016 draft.

Providence associate head coach Andre LaFleur said that Dunn, who’s played just one full season and 62 career games overall, would benefit for another year, but also realizes the sophomore has a chance to fulfill a dream.

“I think so,” said LaFleur when asked if he thinks Dunn will return next season. “I think his future is bright. He’s continuing to develop. We’ll see.”

Dunn has some good resources to seek out for advice.

Undergraduate assistant coach God Shammgod reached the same crossroad during his Providence career. After two seasons, he left for the NBA. He was drafted in the second round but played just one season with Washington before heading overseas to play professionally.

It’s a decision that Shammgod now regrets.

Shammgod said that Dunn has the physical tools, especially on the defensive end, to compete on the professional level. He called him the best point guard in the country.

But another year of exposure could help elevate Dunn’s draft status, Shammgod said. Next season Dunn will be an All-American candidate and the Big East’s defending player of the year.

“Every situation is different,” Shammgod said last week. “The reason I think he would stay because he came from the unknown. I think a year of marketing him at the rate he is going now he could be a number one pick, so that’s the reason why.

“When I came out, if I had stayed the next year, the marketing and with me already being on the map and the exposure with me being on the cover of every magazine, it would have helped me.”

Another factor for Dunn to consider is his injury history.

Dunn suffered two season-ending injuries to the same shoulder during his first two seasons, limiting him to just 29 games before breaking out in his first full healthy season in 2014-15.

According to Dunn’s family, there’s only a two percent chance that the same injury could happen again to him.

Dunn said his past injuries won’t affect his decision.

“Not at all,” Dunn said. “Right now, I’m 100 percent healthy. The trainers did a wonderful job with me throughout the off-season. Right now that doesn’t have any part (in my decision).”

Perhaps one of the biggest knocks on Dunn is his jump shot. While vastly improved, it still needs work. He converted 47 percent from the field, including 35.1 from 3-point range, this season. He’s also been mistake-prone, averaging 4.2 turnovers per game.

Still, there’s a lot to love about Dunn’s game, according to Fairfield assistant coach Tyson Wheeler, a former New London and Rhode Island standout who was drafted in the second round in 1998 and then played professionally overseas.

“The thing with Kris is, he’s a 6-4 point guard with long arms who can defend, can pass and he’s a capable scorer,” Wheeler said. “I don’t think his jump shot is perfected yet. With more work on that, he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

“He’s kind of like (Rajon) Rondo right now. … But Kris is such a hard worker he’s going to work on his shot and I think his jump shot is coming. He has a very bright future. If he doesn’t come out this year, he can be a top five or 10 pick next year just by his athleticism.”

Dunn’s disappointing performance in last week’s NCAA tournament debut won’t impact his decision. He finished with 11 points, four assists, one rebound and seven turnovers in a 66-53 loss to Dayton. He came in averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists.

“We had a great journey,” Dunn said. “I’m not going to let one game affect my decision. I’m going to sit down with the coaching staff and my family. We’re just going to have to see.”

Dunn has until April 26 to declare his intention. Only first round selections receive guarantee contracts.

“At the beginning of the year I don’t think anyone talked about Kris being a possible draft pick,” Parker said. “I don’t think that was on anyone’s mind. He’s just really taken off. I know he definitely wants to play in the NBA.”

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