Stanford forward Brook Lopez won't be entering the NBA draft and will return to the play for the Cardinal next season.

"It is with great excitement and peace of mind that I plan to return to continue my education and be a member of the Stanford team next season," Lopez said. "I greatly enjoy my experience here as both a student and athlete and feel that it is important to continue to focus on maturing as a person, student and player with the assistance of my coaches, the Stanford faculty and my teammates."

According to ESPN.com's Andy Katz, the 7-foot, 240-pound Lopez would have been a likely lottery pick.