Armon Johnson to Forego Senior Season

Excerpt from MyNews4:

Nevada junior guard Armon Johnson has decided to enter the 2010 National Basketball Association Draft, he and Wolf Pack head coach David Carter announced Friday morning.

"I have decided to enter the 2010 NBA draft and end my career at the University of Nevada. I have thought long and hard about this decision, and after consulting with my family, I have decided that this is a move I will make," Johnson said. "The decision was made very difficult because of the great affection I have for the entire University of Nevada community. My coaches have always helped me on and off the court, my fellow students have been unbelievably supportive and all of the fans have made these past years unforgettable and incredible to me. This is a great place to go to school and to play basketball, and I would tell anyone who has the chance to go here, they should do it.

"I have not signed with an agent, although I will do so at some point in the future. It is difficult to leave a place and people you love, and this is a hard day for me. I hope that when I come back here to visit - and I certainly plan on doing so frequently - that I can see as many of the people in the community as possible. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and helping me in my journey, and hope you all continue to cheer for me in this next step."