Blair Declares for NBA Draft

Excerpt from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

DeJuan Blair, the former Schenley High and Pitt star, formally declared his early entry for the NBA Draft at a Wednesday news conference at Petersen Events Center, thereby ending his short but decorated college career.

Although he has not yet signed with an NBA-certified agent, Blair said he plans to do so in "the next couple weeks." By signing a marketing deal with Pittsburgh attorney James Cook, the sophomore center forfeited his amateur status and final two seasons of eligibility under NCAA rules.

"There's no turning back," Blair said.