National Freshman of the Year Jabari Smith has announced via social media that he will be declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.

Smith was absolutely phenomenal during his first and only season at Auburn. He averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting an impressive 42.0% from three (best in the SEC). He was impactful for the Tigers on both ends of the floor, and really began to heat up during the final stretch of the season before unfortunately putting up his worst shooting performance of the year in Auburn's final game against Miami.

Here is what Jabari Smith had to say in his announcement video posted on Auburn basketball's social media.

Auburn will forever be my home, it’s going to be a place that will be a part of me forever.

The long hours in the gym and in the weight room have given me this opportunity and the chance to chase my dream of playing in the NBA.