UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad has announced that he will leave school for the NBA.

The Pac-12 co-freshman of the year was the leading scorer for the Bruins with 17.9 points per game.

"I am so thankful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at UCLA and will always be proud to be a Bruin," Muhammad said in a statement released by the school. "From a young age, I have dreamed of playing in the NBA, and I believe that this is the right time for me to move to the next level."