FSU junior Xavier Rathan-Mayes entering NBA draft
Xavier Rathan-Mayes reached 1,000 career points in 2016-17, the 46th FSU player to achieve that mark.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida State point guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes is entering the NBA draft.
The 6-foot-4 junior made his announcement on Instagram on Thursday and also informed the school of his decision. He did not say whether he intends to hire an agent, a move that prevent him from returning to school.
Rathan-Mayes averaged 10.6 points per game this season and averaged 4.8 assists, which was sixth in the conference. His assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.6-to-1 was third in the ACC.
The All-ACC defensive team selection helped Florida State (26-9) reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012. The Seminoles advanced to the second round before a 91-66 loss to Xavier.
Rathan-Mayes averaged 12.4 points in his three seasons with the Seminoles and is the 46th player in school history to reach 1,000 points.
