TJ Leaf has announced he will leave UCLA for the 2017 NBA Draft.

"This was a huge decision for me and my family," Leaf said Thursday. "It was definitely one of the hardest decisions in my life.

"This was the most fun year of basketball I've had in my entire life, and I will definitely miss it. But, I cannot wait to start my new journey."

Leaf averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds.

Leaf is expected to be a mid-first round selection.