Adama Sanogo leaving UConn for NBA draft


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STORRS, Conn. — UConn center Adama Sanogo has announced he will leave the national champions and make himself eligible for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 junior from Mali, who was named Most Outstanding Player at this year's Final Four, made his decision public Thursday in an Instagram post, thanking his family and coaches for their support. Sanogo averaged 17.8 points and eight rebounds in helping UConn to a 31-8 record and a fifth national title. He improved on those stats during the Huskies' NCAA Tournament run, averaging 19.7 points and 10 rebounds over those six games.

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