ATLANTA, May 9 (UPI) -- Georgia Tech's Chris Bosh said Friday he had applied to enter the National Basketball Association draft.
The 6-10 freshman said he would not sign with an agent in order to retain his college eligibility and keep his option open to return to Georgia Tech.
Bosh is now allowed to work out for NBA teams and speak directly with team officials to gather information in determining his potential draft status. He has until June 18, a week before the June 26 draft, to make his entry official or remove his name and remain in school.
"Chris has decided to explore his options and hopefully get an accurate read about what NBA teams think about him and his potential draft status," said Coach Paul Hewitt. "I'm sure, with the support of his family, he will come to the best conclusion for his future. It goes without saying that I will support him in any way possible, whatever he decides."
A second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2003, Bosh led Tech in scoring and rebounding. He ranked eighth in the conference in scoring (15.6 points per game) and second in rebounding (9.0 per game). He also ranked first in the ACC field goal percentage (56.0) and blocked shots (2.16 per game).
The native of Texas led Tech's post-season run in the National Invitation Tournament, averaging 18.0 points and 9.3 rebounds while shooting 58.1 percent from the floor in three NIT games.
