Tyger Campbell declares for the NBA Draft
Bruins point guard joins teammates Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark in forgoing their remaining NCAA eligibility
Campbell was a four-year starter for UCLA, leading the team to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
The Tyger Campbell era is over at UCLA. The redshirt senior point guard announced in an Instagram post Wednesday that he is declaring for the NBA draft, adding that he is "excited for the next chapter." Campbell was a four-year starter for the Bruins, leading the team to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. He was also named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
Campbell's decision to enter the draft comes as no surprise. He is considered one of the top point guards in the country and is projected to be a first-round pick. He joins teammates Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark, who both declared for the draft earlier this week.
The Bruins are losing one of their most battle-tested veterans to the pros. Campbell was a key part of UCLA's success over the past four years, and his leadership will be missed. However, the Bruins have a talented roster returning next season, led by sophomore guard Amari Bailey. Bailey is one of the top recruits in the country and is expected to be a star for the Bruins.
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