Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will forego his remaining college eligibility and enter his name in this summer’s NBA Draft.

Sheppard made the announcement via a social media post Thursday.

Sheppard was named National Freshman of the Year. He averages 12.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game this season for the Wildcats in 33 games. He also shot 51% from 3-point range – best in Kentucky history for a single basketball season. He was the only player in the nation to enjoy 145 assists, 80 steals and 75 made 3-pointers. He’s also the second player in UK history to have 80 or more steals in a single season.

“I will be entering my name into the NBA Draft today,” Sheppard posted. BBN, you have been with me from day one, faithful and passionate. I’m asking you to go with me on this journey, I’m looking forward to taking you with me. I’ll represent you with all the characteristics that make us Kentuckians: passion, humility, perseverance, sacrifice and joy. And one day, I’ll return to family, to friends to Kentucky, my home. I love you, BBN. Thank you.”

The freshman standout had to declare his intentions before April 27th to be considered for this year’s draft. He reserved the right to withdraw his name and return to college by May 29th, yet Sheppard has announced that he has no intentions on returning to Kentucky.