FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) β Arkansas forward and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Bobby Portis says he is declaring for the NBA draft after his standout sophomore season.
The 6-foot-11 Portis averaged 17.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season, leading the Razorbacks (27-9) to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008.
Portis announced his decision on his Twitter page, and it was confirmed by an Arkansas spokesman who says the school plans to hold an afternoon news conference.
