Adama Sanogo plans to enter the NBA draft after leading UConn to the NCAA championship.

Sanogo is maintaining his college eligibility but is focused on staying in the draft.

"Thank you UConn," Sanogo wrote. "Thank you to the best fans in the country that have supported me from the first day I got to Storrs. Thank you to the incredible support and guidance from Coach Hurley and the staff. They invested the time and energy to making me a better player and person. Most importantly thank you to my family and support system that has always allowed me to focus on reaching my dreams and have sacrificed so much for me.

"I am so excited for the next stop on my journey and proud to announce that I will declare for the 2023 NBA draft and will stay focused on the process and giving myself every chance to hear my name called. I will always cherish my time at UConn and will always be my home away from home."

Sanogo is ranked No. 87 in ESPN's 2023 NBA draft rankings, slotting in as the No. 9 center in the draft.