Badgers' Sam Dekker to skip final season, enter 2015 NBA Draft

MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin basketball forward Sam Dekker has announced that he plans to enter the 2015 NBA Draft.

"These past three years have been the best, most memorable years of my life," Dekker said. "Growing up in the state and being able to wear Wisconsin across my chest has been a dream come true.

"After lots of thoughts and prayers, I've decided that it is in my best interest to enter the NBA Draft at this time. It is difficult to leave Madison and the only state I've called home, but I'm excited for the next chapter of my life."

Dekker, a native of Sheboygan, appeared in 113 games in his career at UW-Madison -- finishing 15th in school history with 1,363 points. During the 2014-15 season, Dekker averaged 13.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

He released the following letter Friday, April 10th: