Adama Sanogo, UConn’s leading scorer and NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, will declare for the 2023 NBA Draft, NJ Advance Media and NJ.com reported.
In the NCAA Tournament he average 19.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in leading UConn to the national championship. Overall he averaged 17.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the championship game to lead UConn to the win over San Diego State.
It is uncertain if he’ll maintain his eligibility by holding off on hiring an agent. Sanogo is not consider as a top 50 prospect. He will need to work on an outside shot and become a versatility defender.
Sanogo stated “Thank you UConn. Thank you to the best fans in the country that have supported me from the first day I got to Storrs,” Sanogo said in an Instagram post Thursday. “Thank you to the incredible support and guidance from Coach [Dan] Hurley and the staff. They invested the time and energy to making me a better player and person.
“Most importantly thank you to my family, and support system that has always allowed me to focus on reaching my dreams and have sacrificed so much for me. I am so excited for the next stop on my journey and proud to announce that I will declare for the 2023 NBA Draft and will stay focused on the process and giving myself every chance possible to hear my name called. I will always cherish my time at UConn and will always be my home away from home.”
Credit – USA Today
