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Duke freshman Jalen Johnson opts out of rest of season, will declare for NBA draft

Duke freshman and potential lottery pick Jalen Johnson has called it a season.

Johnson, the program announced on Monday afternoon, officially opted out of the rest of the season.

"I appreciate everything about my time at Duke," Johnson said in a statement. "Coach K, my teammates and the program have been nothing but supportive throughout this season, especially during the rehab of my foot injury.

"My family, coach and I have made the decision that I should not play the remainder of the season so I can be 100% healthy in preparation for the NBA draft.