Q: What were the height and weight of Trayvon Martin and of George Zimmerman at the time of Martin's death?
-- L.A. Baarcke, Dahlonega
A: The Associated Press has reported that Martin was 6 feet tall and 140 pounds, but the police report listed him as 6-foot, 160 pounds. The police report stated that Zimmerman is 5-foot-9, but didn't list his weight. The New York Times reported that witnesses to the fight between Martin and Zimmerman described Martin as 6-foot-1 and 150 pounds and Zimmerman as 5-foot-9, 170 pounds.
Q: If a college basketball player declares for the draft, but does not sign with an agent, can he wait and see where he’s drafted, then decide whether to turn pro or not?
-- Ed Chalmers, Dunwoody
A: A new NCAA rule states that U.S. collegiate underclassmen who do not sign with an agent have until the first day of the spring National Letter of Intent signing period to withdraw in order to keep their eligibility, an NCAA spokeswoman told Q&A on the News in an email. This year, that date was April 10. If they did not withdraw their name, they are eligible to be drafted. If a player is drafted, the team that chooses him has exclusive rights to the player. Even if a player isn't drafted, he loses his amateur status in that sport, according to the NCAA. The NBA draft is scheduled for June 28.
Andy Johnston wrote this column. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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