Deandre Ayton announced he will leave Arizona for the 2018 NBA Draft.

"I learned a lot and built relationships on this team," Ayton said. "This is the only team that I actually loved. Being a Wildcat is amazing.

"I think it's the right thing to do, right now. I think I'm ready for the NBA. ... I just have to finish off school right and just work this summer and play for the draft."

Ayton is projected to be the first or second pick in the draft.

Ayton said he made his decision to turn pro with his family during the summer after his senior year of high school.