By ROB ROSE
Texas Tech sophomore guard Jarrett Culver announced Thursday he will enter the 2019 NBA Draft and hire an agent.
In his second season as a Red Raider, Culver was a consensus All-American and was named Big 12 Player of the Year in a season where he led his team to the NCAA Championship game. Culver led Texas Tech in points, rebounds and assists per game with 18.5, 6.4 and 3.7, respectively. A Lubbock, Texas native, Culver became the first player in program history to eclipse the 1,000-point milestone in his first two seasons. Culver scored 1,119 points in 75 games.I want to thank God and my family for the talent to play this game and always supporting me.
Thank you Texas Tech, my coaches & teammates, and Lubbock. We did things people thought weren't possible because of you. ?? It's time to take the next step, always a Red Raider❗️#4To1 pic.twitter.com/OrH5M64qkQ — jarrett culver (@jarrettc08) April 18, 2019
In its latest mock draft, ESPN had the 6-foot-6 Culver projected to be selected with the No. 6 pick by the Washington Wizards. Photo: Texas Tech AthleticsStayed home, made history.
Now, he’s moving on to the pinnacle of the sport. Thank you for everything, @jarrettc08. Forever a Red Raider, forever a part of Lubbock, Texas. ?#4To1 | #WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/L3PnKophwU — Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) April 18, 2019
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