"University of Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks will skip his senior season with the Wildcats remain in the NBA Draft.

Coach John Calipari reported on his Twitter page that Meeks will forego his senior season, saying, "Jodie called. He's keeping his name in the draft. He's excited and I'm excited for him. I wish I got the chance to coach him."

Said Meeks in a statement released by UK: "I want to thank the fans and the city of Lexington. They have been great and I will always be a Kentucky Wildcat. I feel comfortable with my decision and I'm confident in my ability. My family and I talked over the weekend and decided this was the best decision."

Meeks, a 6-foot-4 guard, led UK last season at 23.7 points per game."