Florida freshman Beal declares for NBA draft
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Florida guard Bradley Beal is turning pro, leaving the Gators after one season.
Beal announced his intentions Friday, declaring for the NBA draft after telling coach Billy Donovan.
The 6-foot-4 Beal is expected to be a lottery pick in the June 28 draft, predicted to go in the top five. Donovan calls the 18-year-old Beal "as mature a kid at this age as I've ever been around."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Beal says his dream is "sitting right here in front of me" and that he's "ready to realize this dream."
Beal averaged 14.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists as a freshman and made the first-team All-Southeastern Conference team.
He is the second player to leave Florida for the NBA after one season during Donovan's 16 years, joining Donnell Harvey (2000).
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