Is it Pitt point guard Carl Krauser? Or former Pitt point guard Carl Krauser?

It seems that question will remain unresolved for the next three weeks.

Krauser said Tuesday night from Houston, where he is attending the John Lucas pro camp, that he likely will not make a decision about turning professional or returning to Pitt until the third week of this month. The deadline for underclassmen to pull their names from the NBA draft is June 21.

Krauser goes from Houston to Chicago next week for the official NBA pre-draft camp June 7-10 at the Moody Bible Institute. There, all 30 NBA teams will be in attendance to grade the prospects in individual drills and game competition. Most players who are projected to go in the first round do not take part in any of the basketball activities and only show up for a physical exam.

Krauser said he is in the process of scheduling at least one individual workout with an NBA team the week after the pre-draft camp, which will delay his decision.

"I'm going to take [the decision] pretty close to the deadline," Krauser said.

Krauser and many other NBA hopefuls are in Houston this week to learn from Lucas, the former NBA coach whose playing career was sabotaged by drug use. Lucas established the camp to teach future pros about the NBA game and the perils that come with being a professional.

"I'm doing real good," Krauser said. "I'm learning a lot of on-the-court and a lot of off-the-court things. Anything I can take from here, I'll be better off for it. I'm looking at the game a whole lot different than when I was in college. I'm learning how to make the most of possessions, how important possessions are. I feel way different. I feel smarter out on the court.

"They also teach you how to deal with females, how to manage your money, how to use all the free time you have away from the game. It's all about being a professional. I've been listening to how the pros go about their business."

Krauser insisted not to read too much into the reference of his college career in the past tense. He said his decision largely depends upon his performance at the Chicago camp.

"I'm still leaving it up in the air," Krauser said. "I'm just going to wait and see how I do out in Chicago."

Krauser enters the pre-draft camp as a possible late second-round selection or free agent. He hopes to improve his draft stock by demonstrating better decision-making and shooting ability than he showed as a junior last season, when he averaged 4.2 turnovers per game and shot 39.4 percent from 3-point range. Krauser's tenacious style of play and willingness to learn are two his best attributes and make him attractive to NBA teams, according to scouts.

As he prepares for the most important week of his athletic life, Krauser is trying to give himself any advantage he can by soaking in the knowledge Lucas imparts.

"I'm just enjoying learning about the game," he said. "I'm learning about the 24-second shot clock and how you can only make three or four passes before a shot is taken. I'm learning how to pass off my left and right foot, just being athletic and versatile. They tell you to learn your personnel, who's around you.

"I've been able to sit down with coach Lucas in meetings and on the court. I just stare into his eyes and take in what he has to say. He's the best. He knows what he's talking about."

West Virginia center Kevin Pittsnogle also received an invitation to attend the Chicago workouts. Chris Taft, the former Pitt center who signed with an agent in April after his sophomore season, will attend but will not work out.