The NBA media is learning what followers of Arizona men’s basketball have known for a while: Carter Bryant is a well-spoken and thoughtful 19-year-old. The Arizona forward held a media availability Wednesday at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago where he confirmed that he’s “officially declared for the draft,

Arizona forward Carter Bryant will remain in the NBA draft, where he could be a lottery pick. Bryant told ESPN he’s “completely in” on the draft process following workouts at the NBA draft combine.

The news was disappointing but expected for the Arizona men’s basketball team regarding Carter Bryant. After just one season with the Wildcats, the prized recruit will keep his name in the pool of players for the NBA Draft.