Tyler Smith Declares For Draft, Will Not Hire Agent

Excerpt from the Kansas City Star:

Tennessee junior forward Tyler Smith announced Wednesday he has submitted paperwork to become eligible for this year's NBA Draft, but has not hired an agent, keeping the door open if he wants to return to the Volunteers for the 2009-10 season.

"Playing in the NBA has been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember," Smith said. "And I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to come to Tennessee and grow as a basketball player and as a man. Two seasons with coach (Bruce) Pearl and his staff have helped me move closer to my goal of playing professional basketball at the highest level."