Kansas freshman Gradey Dick announces NBA draft decision on ESPN

Dick set the Jayhawks program record for most 3s in a season by a freshman with 83.

Kansas freshman Gradey Dick on Friday announced on ESPN’s “NBA Today” that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft.

Dick was named to the All-Big 12 second team after averaging 14.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals on 40.3% shooting from 3-point range. He set the Jayhawks record for most 3s in a season by a freshman with 83.

He was also named to the All-Big 12 Newcomer Team.

The 6-foot-8 guard entered college known as a shooter and the 19-year-old lived up to expectations. He also proved more than just a shooter and was able to score in a variety of ways, while also holding his own on the defensive end of the floor.

Dick is widely considered to be a lottery pick in the draft this year given his overall ability on both ends of the court. He still has plenty of room to grow and has all of the tools in place to develop into a 3-and-D player at the next level.

Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft.

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