NCAA Tournament champion Jared Butler will leave Baylor after three years to enter the NBA draft, the 2021 Final Four Most Outstanding Player announced Sunday.
"After much thought, playing in the NBA has been a lifelong goal, and it would be right to go out as a graduate of Baylor University and a National Champion," Butler's statement read.
Butler enjoyed a stellar junior season with the Bears, guiding Baylor to the men's program's first-ever national title.
The 20-year-old was a consensus first team All-American and was also named to the All-Big 12 first team after averaging 16.7 points and 4.8 assists in 30 outings. Butler led Baylor with 22 points and seven assists against Gonzaga in the Tournament final.