Kansas' Ochai Agbaji declares for 2022 NBA Draft

Kansas wing Ochai Agbaji has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, he announced on social media tonight (Twitter link). Agbaji is coming off a season where he was a First Team All American and was named the BIG 12 Player of the Year.

Agbaji, a projected lottery pick, is currently ranked 13th on ESPN’s big board. He averaged 18.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season, shooting 47.5% from the floor and 41% from distance.

“Before I put my collegiate career in the rearview mirror and look to the future, I want to thank some of the people who helped put me on the road to success. My family. My teammates. my coaches. And of course – Jayhawk nation,” Agbaji said as part of a larger statement. “No matter where basketball takes me, I’ll always be a Jayhawk.”

The 22-year-old Agbaji helped Kansas win the NCAA championship this season. It was his fourth campaign with the school. The NBA Draft will be held on June 23 from Brooklyn, New York this year.