Silas Walker, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) is guarded by Loyola Marymount Lions players while dribbling the ball during the first half of the game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
PROVO — Forward Yoeli Childs announced Wednesday that he is leaving BYU and forgoing his senior season to pursue a professional basketball career.
The announcement came as no surprise since he declared for the NBA draft last year without hiring an agent. This time, Childs said via social media, that he’s declaring for the 2019 NBA draft and will hire an agent.