Austin Rivers will hire agent, enter NBA Draft

Freshman Austin Rivers will declare for the NBA Draft, forgoing his final three years of eligibility, multiple news outlets are reporting.

Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com first reporting the news this morning.

Duke men's basketball sports information director Matt Plizga told The Chronicle Rivers would return home this weekend to discuss the decision with his family. An official announcement is expected early next week.

Rivers lead the Blue Devils in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game along with 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

He is expected to be a top 15 NBA Draft pick this June.

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