Tiny Gallon Will Declare for the NBA Draft

Originally Published: Apr 20, 2010 9:20 PM CDT

Gerald Goodridge
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma freshman Tiny Gallon said he will declare for the NBA Draft amid an NCAA investigation into alleged transactions between Gallon and a financial adviser.

Gallon played 24 minutes per game in his only season playing for the Sooners, averaging 10.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while shooting a team-high .547 from the field.

"I had a long conversation with my mom and then with Coach (Jeff) Capel, and I decided that this is the best thing for me at this time," said Gallon in a press release. "I've had a great experience at OU, but at the same time I'm excited about my possible future in the NBA.”

This makes Gallon fifth sooner to leave the team this offseason and the third to declare for the draft.