Florida’s Tre Mann declares for NBA Draft
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Florida standout guard Tre Mann is taking his talents to the NBA.
Following a breakout sophomore season in Gainesville, the 6-foot-5 guard has declared for the NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining college eligibility.
"First and foremost, I'd like to acknowledge God, without you none of this would be possible. Thank you to my family for always providing me with love and support. No words can ever describe how grateful I am to you," Mann announced. "I'd like to thank Coach White and his staff at the University of Florida, for believing in me and helping to shape me into the man and player I am today. Thank you to all my teammates who shared the Gator uniform with me for the last two seasons.
"After much consideration, I have decided to take the next step in my basketball career and will declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. To Gator Nation, your love and support will always hold a special place in my heart."
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Mann, the No. 15 prospect in ESPN's latest top-100 draft rankings, averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 2020-21. He also shot 45.9% from the field, 40.2% from three and 83.1% from the line.
"My season at Florida was filled with a lot of individual growth with the significant increase of playing time and emphasis on fulfilling my role," Mann told ESPN. "... I think that NBA teams were able to see my ability to play on and off the ball as well as my improved stats across the board. I was able to showcase my leadership skills, efficiency shooting the ball, defensive versatility and ability to rebound."
In two games against Kentucky this season, Mann finished with seven points in Florida's blowout loss at home, followed by a 21-point performance in the team's victory over the Wildcats later in the season.
(ESPN)
(Photo by Josh Duplechian/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)[/caption]
Florida standout guard Tre Mann is taking his talents to the NBA.
Following a breakout sophomore season in Gainesville, the 6-foot-5 guard has declared for the NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining college eligibility.
"First and foremost, I'd like to acknowledge God, without you none of this would be possible. Thank you to my family for always providing me with love and support. No words can ever describe how grateful I am to you," Mann announced. "I'd like to thank Coach White and his staff at the University of Florida, for believing in me and helping to shape me into the man and player I am today. Thank you to all my teammates who shared the Gator uniform with me for the last two seasons.
"After much consideration, I have decided to take the next step in my basketball career and will declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. To Gator Nation, your love and support will always hold a special place in my heart."
https://twitter.com/tre2mann3/status/1374731233775747072?s=20
Mann, the No. 15 prospect in ESPN's latest top-100 draft rankings, averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 2020-21. He also shot 45.9% from the field, 40.2% from three and 83.1% from the line.
"My season at Florida was filled with a lot of individual growth with the significant increase of playing time and emphasis on fulfilling my role," Mann told ESPN. "... I think that NBA teams were able to see my ability to play on and off the ball as well as my improved stats across the board. I was able to showcase my leadership skills, efficiency shooting the ball, defensive versatility and ability to rebound."
In two games against Kentucky this season, Mann finished with seven points in Florida's blowout loss at home, followed by a 21-point performance in the team's victory over the Wildcats later in the season.
(ESPN)
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