Wednesday, April 22, 2015

D'Angelo Russell leaves Ohio State for NBA Draft

College basketball’s so-called 2015 “One-and-Done” class has a new member.

Ohio State guard D’Angelo Russell declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, .

"This was a hard decision because I knew I could come back and play with my teammates who I love, and to be coached by coach Thad Matta again would have been awesome, but at the same time I wanted to pursue my dream of playing in the NBA," Russell told ESPN. "I know what I am capable of and the sky's the limit with effort. I know I have a lot to work on."

Russell averaged 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and five assists per game during his lone season at Ohio State. He's a likely top-five pick in the June 25 draft.

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