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After putting together a stellar sophomore season and helping the Baylor Bears men's basketball program make the Elite 8, forward Perry Jones III has decided to forgo his collegiate playing days and enter the 2012 NBA Draft. The news was reported Monday via Twitter by ESPN.com's Andy Katz, who cited Baylor head coach Scott Drew as the source.
In his sophomore season, Jones III (6-foot-11, 235 pounds) averaged 14.0 points per game and 7.4 rebounds per game. In Baylor's Elite 8 loss to the eventual National Champions, the Kentucky Wildcats, Jones III tallied 17 points and collected eight rebounds.
At the end of last season, Jones III decided to return for his sophomore season after many NBA draft experts believe that he would be a lottery pick. The consensus is that Jones' stock shouldn't drop.
Meanwhile, freshman forward Quincy Miller still deciding what he wants to do.
Baylor's Scott Drew said he will meet with Quincy Miller Tuesday before a decision is reached.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) April 9, 2012
To discuss Baylor basketball and Perry Jones III leaving for the NBA Draft, check out the SB Nation blog Our Daily Bears.