SYRACUSE - Syracuse freshman forward Donte Greene has decided to declare himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Greene says he made the decision after discussing his future with his family and coach Jim Boeheim.

In a posting Wednesday on the university's Web site, he says the Syracuse coaching staff is going to gather information and help him begin the process.

Greene led the Orange in scoring at 17.7 points per game, fourth-best in the Big East. He also averaged 7.2 rebounds and led the team in blocks to earn All Big East rookie team honors.

Boeheim was not available for comment.

Read the full report in Thursday's edition of The Citizen.