STORRS, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut guard Ben Gordon scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce whether he’ll forgo his senior year and make himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Gordon, projected as a possible Top 10 selection, will make the announcement at 3 p.m. EDT in Storrs, said university spokesman Kyle Muncy. Muncy declined to say what Gordon’s plans are.

UConn Coach Jim Calhoun has said Gordon is ready for the NBA. To be eligible for the June 24 draft, an underclassman must send a letter to the NBA by May 10. A player with eligibility remaining who has not signed with an agent must withdraw from draft consideration by June 17 to return to his college team.

Gordon led UConn in scoring this season.

, averaging 18.5 points in 39 games. In the NCAA Tournament, he averaged 21.2 points in six games.

Gordon’s teammate Emeka Okafor is also facing a decision about whether to skip his senior season.

The junior center will graduate early this May. He has hinted at entering the NBA draft.

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