Perry Jones III has decided that he will forgo his final two years of college eligibility and declare for the 2012 NBAdraft.

In his sophomore year, he averaged 13.5 points per game and 7.6 rebounds while leading the Baylor Bears to their second Elite Eight appearance in his career.

“I want to thank Baylor Nation for an unbelievable two years,” Jones III said in a press release. “Baylor will always be a second home to me and I look forward to spending a lot of time in Waco and working towards finishing my degree.”

via Josh Friemel of The Dallas Morning News