Projected lottery pick Cam Whitmore declares for 2023 NBA draft

Whitmore, who was named the Big East Freshman of the Year, averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals with the Wildcats.

On Tuesday, Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore told Shams Charania of The Athletic that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft.

Whitmore, who was named the Big East Freshman of the Year, averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 34.3% shooting from 3-point range. He finished sixth in the conference in defensive rebound percentage (20.3) and eighth in steal percentage (3.2).

The 6-foot-7 forward established himself as one of the top college prospects with his athleticism and ability to penetrate into the paint and finish with power. He can score from seemingly all over the court and is projected to be a lottery pick, as a result.

Whitmore entered the season with high expectations and lived up to some of them after a productive year with the Wildcats. He will enter the pre-draft process highly touted for his offensive ability and will have the opportunity to improve his stock in workouts and the combine.

Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft.

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