UConn junior Josh Boone announced today that he will enter his name into the 2006 NBA Draft, but will not hire an agent, which allows the possibility of withdrawing his name and returning to UConn for the 2006-07 men's basketball season.

"Over the last three years at Connecticut, I have played with, and against, the highest level of competition in college basketball. I feel now is the time for me to explore the option of testing my basketball skills against the best players in the world," Boone said. "I realize this will require a great deal of hard work on my part, but believe that I am prepared for the challenge of playing in the NBA."