Kansas' Thomas Robinson declares for NBA draft
Thomas Robinson, left, and Tyshawn Taylor of the Kansas Jayhawks look on in the first half while taking on the Kentucky Wildcats in the National Championship Game. (April 2, 2012) Credit: Getty
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kansas star forward Thomas Robinson is declaring for the NBA draft and will forgo his senior season.
Robinson made the formal announcement Monday, with coach Bill Self by his side.
Robinson, the first unanimous first-team All-American since Blake Griffin, led the Jayhawks to the national championship game against Kentucky, where they lost 67-59. He averaged 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game this season and led the nation with 27 double-doubles.
