Texas junior J’Covan Brown confirmed Monday that he is entering the NBA Draft.
Brown led the Longhorns and was 14th in the nation in scoring at 20.1 points per game, while shooting 41.7 percent from the field, 36.9 percent from 3-point range and 86.3 percent from the foul line. The 6-foot-1 guard also averaged 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
“I’m not sure anyone really knows how much I love UT,” Brown said in a statement. “It was always my dream to be a Longhorn, and I have lived that dream and become a better person. There were a lot of reasons to come back to school next year, most importantly getting my degree and being around my teammates every day. But the time has come for me to pursue a career in professional basketball and take care of my daughter, Jordyn. This has been a difficult decision, but it is the best decision for myself and my family. I’ll continue to go to class and complete the spring semester here at Texas, and I will come back to finish my degree in the future.”
The Austin American-Statesman reported last month that Brown was going to enter the draft, but it wasn’t until Monday that the news became official.
“Our staff wishes J’Covan and his family nothing but success as he moves forward,” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. “We’ve literally seen J’Covan grow up and mature before our eyes over the last three years here, and we are proud of the man that he has become. We respect his decision and understand his need to provide for his daughter.”
As a sophomore, Brown played in all 36 games and was fourth on the team in scoring with 10.4 points, and he averaged 9.6 points his freshman season.
Draft Express projects Brown as a late second-round pick.
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