Report: UConn's Jackson plans to enter draft, retain eligibility

Connecticut wing Andre Jackson Jr. plans to enter the 2023 NBA Draft but keep his college eligibility, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Jackson is preparing to participate in the NBA combine in May and will have until the end of that month to decide whether to remain in the draft or return to the Huskies for his senior season, Wojnarowski adds.

Over the NCAA Tournament, the 21-year-old averaged 6.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 steals. Jackson nearly recorded a triple-double against Gonzaga in the Elite Eight, putting up eight points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds.

Jackson is the third player from the UConn championship team to test the draft waters after Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo declared for the draft.