Gonzaga’s Clarke declares for NBA Draft

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, center, shoots between San Diego forward Yauhen Massalski, left, and guard Joey Calcaterra (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Photo: Associated Press/Young Kwak

Gonzaga junior Brandon Clarke has declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft. The junior from Phoenix averaged 16.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season. His 117 blocked shots were the most in the country.

Clarke was named the West Coast Conference Newcomer of the Year and Defender of the Year.

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