Virginia junior guard Ty Jerome has declared for the 2019 NBA draft and will sign with an agent, he announced Monday on Instagram.
Jerome, a two-year starter, helped lead the Cavaliers to their first-ever national championship during his final season.
"I have had a ball in my hand basically since the day I was born," Jerome wrote. "My dream has always been to play in the NBA. Therefore, after speaking with my family and coaches and giving it a lot of thought, I know it’s the right time to announce that I will be entering the NBA draft and signing with an agent.