Blake Wesley will enter the 2022 NBA draft, saying he has no plans to return to Notre Dame for his sophomore season.
Wesley, the No. 20 prospect in the ESPN 100, was named second-team All-ACC and all-rookie team after averaging 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.3 minutes per game this season.
"I plan on staying in the draft," he told ESPN on Wednesday. "I'm in a great position. I'm ready for the NBA. I'm ready to start my next journey."
Wesley has gone from a little-known high school recruit to a potential lottery pick in the span of a year.
"I'm a tireless worker," Wesley said. "I rise to the occasion. Having such a veteran team alongside me was really helpful. We exceeded everyone's expectations. I'm a 6'5 point guard and there's no else in the NBA draft like me. People tell me I play like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. I study him a lot. I don't know that people realize how well I can shoot the ball."
