Klay Thompson Declares, Leaning Toward Draft

Excerpt from The Seattle Times:

In a move that surprised no one, Washington State junior guard Klay Thompson announced Monday he has submitted his name for the 2011 NBA draft.

"I've had a great time at this institution, (but) I think I'm ready to play at the next level," Thompson said in a news conference.

By not signing with an agent, he could pull his name from the draft by May 8 and still return for his senior year, but his comments Monday made it clear that is remote.

"I wouldn't say (it's) 99 percent, but I would say I'm leaning toward leaving," he said.