BYU's Jaxson Robinson, projected NBA draft pick, to enter portal - ESPN

BYU senior Jaxson Robinson, a projected NBA draft pick, plans to enter the transfer portal, he told ESPN.

Robinson, who graduated Friday, announced this week that he plans to enter the NBA draft, and while the draft process — including a potential invitation to the NBA draft combine — is still his priority, entering his name into the portal before the May 1 deadline allows him to keep his options open.

«The reason I am entering the transfer portal is because of the new coaching change at BYU,» Robinson said. «I want to get to know Coach [Kevin] Young, but at the same time, I need to weigh all of my options. However, my primary focus is still achieving my longtime dream of playing in the NBA.»

The combine is May 12-19, and the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft is May 29.

Should he opt to return to college, the perception will be that following coach Mark Pope to Kentucky is the most likely route. But Robinson said he will look at other schools too.

«Although Coach Pope and I have a great relationship and had an amazing season this past year, it is important that I still explore what the best fit for me is,» Robinson said. «My recruitment is still 100% open.»

A 6-foot-7 wing from Oklahoma, Robinson was one of the biggest breakout stars in the Big 12 last season. Despite starting just six games, Robinson averaged 14.2 points per game and shot 35.4% from 3-point range. He was named Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors.

Robinson hit the 20-point mark on five occasions, including three times in a five-game stretch in November and December — capped by a 28-point effort against Denver in which he made eight 3-pointers. He scored 25 points and made five 3s in BYU's NCAA tournament loss