Blue Devils freshman DJ Steward declaring for NBA draft

<p>DURHAM, N.C. &mdash; Duke freshman guard DJ Steward is entering the NBA draft.</p>
<p>The school announced Steward’s decision Thursday after he averaged 13 points and scored in double figures 17 times. In a statement, Steward said he plans to sign with an agent.</p>
<p>Coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement that Steward had an “incredible freshman season and he has so much more potential.”'</p>
<p>He is the second Blue Devils freshman to announce plans to enter the NBA draft. Forward Jalen Johnson left the team in February and declared for the draft.</p>
<p>Steward was the leading freshman scorer in the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p>
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