In this file photo, Georgia guard Travis Leslie (1) moves up court as Auburn guard Josh Wallace (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Georgia junior guard Travis Leslie has decided to keep his name on the list of underclassmen for the NBA draft and will not return for his senior season with Mark Fox's Bulldogs.
The 6-foot-4 Leslie announced last week that he would test his draft status. He averaged 14.4 points and 7.2 rebounds this past season and handed out 97 assists.
"It was my pleasure to coach Travis," Fox said Tuesday. "It has been a real joy to see him develop as a player the past couple of seasons. He has made a decision to pursue his dream, and we wish him nothing but the best."
For the first time ever, Georgia will have two underclassmen in the draft pool. Junior power forward Trey Thompkins, who led the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding the past two seasons, declared for the draft last week.
The NBA draft will be held June 23 in Newark, N.J.
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