Javonte just Declared

[Fishhead]

FWIW, it's likely just to be graded. 

Also FWIW, declaring does not mean he's gone. Even if he hires an agent, so long the agent is approved by the NBA.

I remember why I largely ignored college basketball the previous 20 years. 

[Fishhead]

Add Emmitt Williams to the list. Also likely to receive grade

[LSUDad]

LSU's Emmitt Williams will enter NBA draft; becomes 5th Tigers player to declare this season

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• PUBLISHED APR 11, 2019 AT 4:26 PM | UPDATED APR 11, 2019 AT 4:40 PM
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LSU's Emmitt Williams (24) celebrates after making a shot against Maryland during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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LSU basketball has lost another player to this year's NBA draft.

Freshman forward Emmitt Williams announced his decision to pursue his professional basketball dreams Thursday afternoon via his Instagram account, the same day that freshman guard Javonte Smart also declared for the draft.

LSU's Javonte Smart, embroiled in Will Wade wiretap saga, says he'll enter NBA draft

 

"I am thankful for the opportunity I had at LSU to play collegiate basketball," Williams said in his announcement post. "I am forever grateful for this experience and the memories I have created with my brothers."

[RELATED: Read Emmitt Williams' full post here.]

Williams did not say if he is declaring with or without an agent. 

[Herb]

Pretty sure they'll both be back + Mays.