Danilo Gallinari, the leading scorer in the Italian league and recently named the Euroleague's 'Rising Star', declared for the June NBA draft on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press report.

The 19-year-old guard/forward is averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds with Armani Jeans Milano. He?s shooting 39.8 percent from 3-point range.

At 6-foot-9, Gallinari is hoping to be a top 15 pick.