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UA freshman Johnson declares for NBA Draft

Arizona freshman wing Stanley Johnson on Thursday announced his expected decision to leave the Wildcats after one year for the NBA Draft.

Johnson announced his decision at a UA news conference along with coach Sean Miller. Draft Express has Johnson pegged as the No. 9 pick in the June NBA Draft, which would mean Johnson would be guaranteed about $4.5 million over his first two seasons.

"I have no doubt he'll be a high pick and go on to have a long career in the NBA we'll be proud of," Miller said.

Johnson is the third Wildcat to have left the program early this spring, after Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Brandon Ashley did earlier this month.