Tyger Campbell, UCLA star, announces plans for 2023-24 season
Tyger Campbell is going pro.
Campbell, who spent the past 5 seasons at UCLA, announced that decision on Wednesday evening. Campbell had one year of eligibility remaining but will instead enter the 2023 NBA Draft.
Here’s his announcement:
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Campbell’s contributions to UCLA’s program over the past few years have been immense. He helped lead the Bruins to a Final Four, 3 consecutive Sweet 16 appearances and the Pac-12 regular season title in 2023.
Following his announcement, head coach Mick Cronin released a lengthy statement recognizing Campbell’s accomplishments:
“Tyger Campbell has been a huge part of our success,” Cronin wrote in-part. “He has shown so much heart, hustle and grit in how he led this team and how he overcame a knee injury that wiped out his first season in Westwood. Tyger has so many great intangible qualities, but simply put, he is a winner.”
Five years of dedication to the UCLA program – Tyger Campbell (@tygercampbell15) goes down as one of the best in Westwood.
More remarks here ⤵️ from @CoachMickCronin.#GoBruins 🏀 pic.twitter.com/mg6lxPGE5U
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) April 13, 2023
Campbell departs UCLA in 2nd place in all-time assists and in the top 10 in total games played for the Bruins.
The 2023 NBA Draft will be held on June 22.