RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana Tech forward Paul Millsap, the
first player to lead the nation in rebounding three consecutive
years, said Tuesday he will forego his final year of eligibility to
enter the 2006 NBA Draft.
In a prepared statement, the junior said he is entering the NBA
to help his mother "enjoy the life she deserves."
Millsap averaged 12.5 rebounds his freshman year and 12.4 during
his sophomore season. The 6-foot-8, 245-pound Millsap had 19.6
points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.9 steals per game as a
junior.