Decision time is coming soon for Florida freshman guard Bradley Beal.

And according to those closest to Beal, it’s not as easy a decision as some might think.

Beal has until April 10 to decide whether to return to Florida for his sophomore season or put his name in for the 2012 NBA draft. After a strong freshman season, the 6-foot-3 Beal has been rated as high as the fourth overall pick on some NBA mock draft websites.

Beal is returning to St. Louis this weekend to discuss his options with his family.

“I know it’s going to be a hard decision for him,” Beal’s father, Bobby Beal said Thursday. “Some people say (leaving) is a no-brainer, but I know that he loves college, loves the atmosphere down there.”

via Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun