Kansas F Thomas Robinson declares for NBA draft

By: Associated Press

Updated: Mon 6:55 PM, Apr 09, 2012

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - 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.

Smart returning for sophomore year at Oklahoma St

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