Florida guard Andrew Nembhard declares for NBA draft again

Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard, who ranked second in Souastern Conference in assists last season, has declared for NBA draft for second consecutive year.

Gators me anuncement Sunday, final day underclassmen h to decide on ir futures. Nembhard hired NCAA-certified nt Jaafar Choufani so he can retain his college eligibility and potentially return to school. He returned last year after t getting invited to NBA scouting combine.

sophomore averd 11.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 2019-20. With 173 assists and 80 turvers, his assist-to-turver ratio ranked 49th in country.

Gators believe y are better equipped to handle Nembhard’s potential departure. y have Tre Mann, Ques Glover and former Cleveland State standout Tyree Appleby to play point next season.

Nembhard’s decision comes after two or Florida starters — guard Scottie Lewis and forward Keyontae Johnson — decided to return to school.