AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas shooting guard Andrew Jones, whose college basketball career was interrupted for nearly two years by leukemia, has announced he will skip a final season with the Longhorns and turn pro.

Jones ranks ninth in scoring in program history with 1,620 points. He announced his decision to enter the NBA draft in a statement posted Sunday night on social media.

"We have shared every emotion possible together and I will always cherish the experience I had with you all," Jones said. "As I officially enter my name into the 2022 NBA draft, I am excited and most importantly ready for this next chapter of life."