Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren needed just one season to evolve from a decorated high school star to one of the best prospects in college basketball. And now, he is set to take his talents to the next level.
The first-team All-WCC standout announced on Monday his intention to declare for the 2022 NBA draft, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Holmgren, 19, is widely expected to picked within the first three selections come June 23.
“After a season where we accomplished a lot of great things as both a team and an individual, I feel like I’m in a position to be able to chase my lifelong dream to play in the NBA,” said Holmgren, who now joins fellow star Drew Timme in the prospect pool.