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Ike Anigbogu becomes UCLA’s third freshman to leave for NBA

/ STAFF WRITER

Ike Anigbogu will declare for the 2017 NBA draft after one season at UCLA, the freshman center announced Wednesday via his Twitter account.

He will not hire an agent, leaving the door open for him to stay at UCLA.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA and I believe that this is the right time for me to make that transition to the next level,” Anigbogu tweeted. “I’m especially grateful to UCLA’s entire coaching staff for everything they’ve done for me. And to all the Bruin fans, you’ve made this year the experience of a lifetime.