Another UConn men's basketball player is entering the 2024 NBA draft.
Sophomore forward Alex Karaban announced that he will be chasing his NBA dreams and entering this year's draft.
Karaban said he will maintain his college eligibility while doing so.
The 6-foot-8 sophomore averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds this season.
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The news comes nearly two weeks after Karaban and the Huskies won their second straight national championship. Teammate Dononvan Clingan is also heading to the draft.
The Southborough, Massachusetts native thanked his family, friends, coaches and UConn Nation for their support.
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"Thank you to my family and friends for all of the countless sacrifices and constant support throughout my career - especially during the ups and downs," the statement reads.
Karaban has been projected as a possible late first-round or second-round pick.
The Huskies' two other starters this season, guards Cam Spencer and Tristen Newton, also could be drafted. Neither has any college eligibility remaining.
