Projected first-round pick Cole Anthony has declared for the NBA Draft

Anthony averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.3 steals per game with the Tar Heels.

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North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cole Anthony announced on Friday that he will leave school early and enter the 2020 NBA Draft after a solid freshman season.

Anthony was a top-three player out of high school and is considered to be a first-round pick. In 22 games with the Tar Heels, Anthony averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 40.2% from the field.

Anthony said on Instagram last month that he would hold off on announcing his future plans due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Anthony was widely expected to enter the draft given his potential to be a high pick in the first round.

Anthony is projected to be selected seventh in the latest 2020 Rookie Wire NBA Mock Draft.