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ATHENS, Ga., March 11 (UPI) -- Georgia forward Jarvis Hayes, the second-leading scorer in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday he will enter the NBA Draft, one day after the Bulldogs decided not to participate in the Southeastern Conference Tournament and the NCAA Tournament.
Georgia announced its decision on Monday along with the suspension of coach Jim Harrick amid findings of academic fraud at the school.
With possible sanctions looming, Hayes will skip his senior season and enter the draft. But Hayes has yet to retain an agent, giving him the chance to change his mind and retain his eligibility for now.
"It is important to me to keep all my options open," Hayes said. "And that's why I have decided not to hire an agent. That way, I will not jeopardize my collegiate eligibility for the 2004 season."
Hayes averaged 18.3 points and 4.4 rebounds this season, shooting 50.3 percent and 43 percent from 3-point range. His twin brother, Jonas, is a reserve forward for the Bulldogs.
The 22nd-ranked Bulldogs were scheduled to play Arkansas Thursday in the first round of the league tournament at New Orleans before dropping out.
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