Gonzaga's Strawther declares for NBA draft

Gonzaga wing Julian Strawther has declared for the NBA draft, he announced on social media Monday.

The junior is projected to be a late first-round pick this summer.

Strawther was a full-time starter over the past two campaigns, averaging 13.7 points and shooting 39% from deep. He drilled the sixth-most triples (80) in the conference and was an All-WCC first-team selection this past season.

His clutch three against UCLA in the West Regional semifinal lifted Gonzaga to its fifth Elite Eight in the last eight years.

Strawther should provide floor spacing at the next level as a catch-and-shoot threat.