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JONES LATEST BLUE DEVIL TO DECLARE FOR NBA DRAFT

- Contributi­ng: Wire reports

Tyus Jones is the latest Duke freshman to enter the NBA draft. Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the guard’s decision Wednesday. Jones was the most outstandin­g player of the Final Four after averaging 13 points and 4.5 assists in six NCAA tournament games. He led all scorers with 23 in the national championsh­ip game against Wisconsin. Classmates Jahlil Okafor and Justise Winslow also declared for the draft. Seven Kentucky players, including three freshmen, also have entered the draft.

 ?? KEVIN JAIRAJ, USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Tyus Jones was named the Final Four’s most outstandin­g player.
KEVIN JAIRAJ, USA TODAY SPORTS Tyus Jones was named the Final Four’s most outstandin­g player.

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