Wed Apr 23 18:04:30 2008

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Longhorns' Augustin, Abrams declare for NBA Draft

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Austin, TX (Sports Network) - University of Texas sophomore point guard D.J. Augustin and junior guard A.J. Abrams announced Wednesday they will make themselves eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft.

Neither player has hired an agent, leaving the door open for a possible return to UT.

Augustin has played in 73 games in his collegiate career, averaging 16.9 points and 6.2 assists per contest. This past season he guided the Longhorns to a 31-7 record and an appearance in the Elite Eight, averaging 19.2 points and a Big 12 Conference-best 5.8 assists per game.

He also became just the fifth player in UT history to earn consensus first- team All-America honors.

"I have had a great experience here at the University of Texas," Augustin said. "All I can say is 'thank you' to my teammates, coaching staff and fans that have supported us during my two years at Texas. I have matured a lot as a person, both on and off the court. I have dreamed of playing in the NBA since I was a little boy, and I am ready to start living this dream."

Abrams, meanwhile, has averaged 12.7 points per contest in 109 career games. He is the all-time career leader at Texas in three-point field goals made (284) and 15th on the school's career scoring list (1,389 points).

"Right now, I have the opportunity to test the waters to see where I stand," Abrams said. "If I'm comfortable with where I feel I'll be drafted, I'll stay in the draft. If not, I'll be back for my senior year."

The 2008 NBA Draft takes place Thursday, June 26 in New York City.