Willie Warren to Leave OU for NBA

Excerpt from SportingNews:

Oklahoma guard Willie Warren said Thursday he plans to enter the NBA draft and give up his final two seasons of eligibility with the Sooners.

The formal announcement came in a news release from the university, after The Oklahoman and Tulsa World reported in Thursday's editions that Warren had decided to turn pro. Warren said in the release that he has not signed with an agent but expects to do so soon.

"This was a stressful decision and one that I've been stuck in the middle on for a little while," Warren said. "I didn't like how things went this year with my injury and everything, but I also feel like I have the skills to take the next step. Some of the things I need to work on like being a better leader and being more vocal are things I can do at the next level."

Warren said he's spoken "extensively" about the decision with his mother and that he thinks it's time to enter the NBA. He said Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel "is in my corner" and has promised to help Warren make the transition.