Jayson Tatum announced on Wednesday that he would be the first to announce he would be declaring for the NBA Draft.
Tatum is a 6-foot-8 prospect that is projected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft. This season, the freshman averaged 16.8 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game, as Duke won the ACC Tournament and made it to the Round of 32.
On the Duke Twitter page (which can be found below), Coach K had this to say about Tatum.
"I have absolutely loved coaching Jayson Tatum. His skill set and work ethic will make him a star in the NBA. Whichever team selects him will be getting a humble, thoughtful, and talented young man whom we are proud to call a member of the Duke Basketball Brotherhood."
Quotes from Tatum
“I’m excited to take the next step in pursuing my lifelong dream of playing basketball at the highest possible level,” Tatum said. “With that said, I’ve loved my time at Duke. The Brotherhood is a real thing and I’ll always be part of the bond between former, current and future Duke players. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, family and friends for the unwavering support I’ve received as I pursue my dream.”