C.J. McCollum will submit his name for consideration for early entry to the NBA draft. He will not immediately hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning for his senior season at Lehigh.

“This is a great opportunity for me to receive valuable information and feedback on my future,” McCollum said. “Playing in the NBA has always been a dream of mine and I feel blessed to even be considered. Lehigh has given me the opportunity to not only play basketball, but to study at a prestigious academic institution as well. By not hiring an agent I leave myself the option of returning to school after my evaluation.”

McCollum ranked fifth in the country in scoring, averaging 21.9 points per game while pulling down 6.5 rebounds and handing out 3.5 assists per game.