UF point guard Nick Calathes is ready to test his NBA prospects.
The sophomore said he will put his name into the upcoming NBA draft but will not hire an agent.
"I spoke with coach Donovan (on Sunday) night and told him of my intentions," Calathes said in a statement. "(He) was nothing but supportive, (and he) told me he'd do whatever he could to help me and my family make an educated decision."
By not hiring an agent, Calathes will be able to return to Gainesville for his junior season if he is not comfortable with his draft projections.
"I love the University of Florida and am leaving my option to return open," Calathes said. "This is a great opportunity to take some time, look at my future beyond college, collect information and see where I'm at."
Calathes averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game this season.
His 231 assists this season broke his own school record of 221 set a year ago.
"I don't even think it's about (being ready) anymore," UF coach Billy Donovan said after the Gators' season-ending loss in the National Invitation Tournament. "I think the one thing that people don't understand about the NBA is it's a league of investments, and you're making an investment. A lot of times you are making a long-term investment and you are hoping that your investment gets better and better and better."
Calathes had the third triple-double in school history in the Gators' home win against Georgia on Jan. 28. He is also the owner of the second triple-double at UF, which came against Creighton in the second round of the 2008 NIT.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is April 26. Players have until June 15 to remove their names.
