Andrew Wiggins officially enters 2014 NBA draft

Kansas freshman wing Andrew Wiggins declared for the NBA draft at a press conference on Monday.

“I’d like to give glory to God for giving me this opportunity,” Wiggins said. “Me and my family and my coaches and my teammates have talked about entering the draft and staying [at Kansas]. And at the end of the day, I decided I’m going to enter the draft."

Wiggins is a strong candidate to be selected with the top overall pick. He averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 32.8 minutes per game this season, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year and second-team All-American honors.