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Nigel Williams-Goss declares for the NBA Draft

Xavier v Gonzaga

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 25: Nigel Williams-Goss #5 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs shoots against Trevon Bluiett #5 of the Xavier Musketeers in the first half during the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at SAP Center on March 25, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Gonzaga suffered a blow on Tuesday as all-american point guard Nigel Williams-Goss announced that he will declare for the draft and hire an agent.

“After many discussions with my coaches and family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft with representation,” Williams-Goss said in a statement. “I am 100% confident in this decision and believe I am prepared both mentally and physically to take this step in my career and my life. As always, I give all glory to God for granting me this opportunity. I will continue to represent the entire Gonzaga community to the best of my ability.”

Williams-Goss led Gonzaga to their first Final Four in school history this season. He’s a likely second round pick.

If he had returned, he would have been a favorite to win Player of the Year and Gonzaga would have been a top ten team. Without him, the Zags are likely a top 20-25 team.