Tristan Thompson will be represented by Leon Rose of Creative Artists Agency, whose clients include LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Thompson averaged 16.7 points and 10 rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted in his lone season at Texas.

He is projected as a lottery pick in this year's draft.

The Raptors have the No. 5 pick in the draft, and Tristan Thompson said it would a “dream to play for his hometown team.”

Thompson grew up a big fan of the Raptors. He recalls receiving autographs from Toronto stars Vince Carter and Rafer Alston as well as getting to know former Raptor and current Heat forward Chris Bosh.

“I think it (would) be a national headline, especially with Toronto the only NBA team in Canada and having a hometown kid come back,” Thompson said of going to the Raptors. “It’s almost like the Derrick Rose effect (of the Chicago native going to the Bulls) maybe times two.”