Texas Tech's Culver declares for NBA draft

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 06: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates late in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2019 NCAA Final Four semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft at a press conference Thursday.

Culver is believed to be a potential top-five selection in June after leading the Red Raiders to the first NCAA Tournament final in school history.

The sophomore star was named Big 12 Player of the Year and a consensus second-team All-American after averaging a team-leading 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 38 games.

Culver wasn't highly sought-after as a three-star recruit in high school, but he developed into one of the nation's top players in his second season with Texas Tech.

However, his final appearance was a disappointment, as Culver scored just 15 points on 5-of-22 shooting in the national title game loss to Virginia.

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