Vanderbilt freshman Simi Shittu said he is "50-50" on whether he will enter the NBA Draft or return to the Commodores for his sophomore season.

Shittu talked about his plans in the locker room after Vanderbilt's 69-52 loss to Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday night, which capped the worst season in program history.

"Right now, it's still 50-50," Shittu said. "I'll talk to my parents now that the season is over, probably soon. And then I will go from there. But I want to focus on getting better right now."

Shittu said he would not consider a transfer. He will either return to Vanderbilt or enter the NBA Draft.

"It's a family decision," Shittu said. "I will talk to my AAU coach and get other peoples' opinions. But right now I'll just stay in the gym and work on my individual game."

Would Simi Shittu be drafted?

Shittu was a five-star prospect in Vanderbilt's best recruiting class ever. But he had a disappointing freshman season compared to lofty expectations, averaging 10.9 points and 6.7 rebounds. In ESPN's most recent NBA mock draft, Shittu is ranked No. 71, which would equate to an undrafted free agent.

"Everyone needs to get better individually, and that includes myself," Shittu said. "I need to get better at the free throw line, executing down the stretch and helping us play together as a team.

"Sometimes things don't go my way. But it has helped me grow as a player, and it will help me mentally."

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