Andrew Wiggins confirms decision to enter NBA Draft

Andrew Wiggins remembers sitting in the bleachers of Allen Fieldhouse long after the final whistle, watching as the crowd showered the departing Kansas players with love.

It may not have been that exact moment that the nation's No. 1 recruit decided he would play his only season of college basketball with the Jayhawks. But the outpouring of support on senior night certainly played a role in his decision, one that he doesn't regret for a moment.

"It went too quick," Wiggins said late Wednesday after his own version of senior night, tucked away in a small room not far from those stands where he sat a year ago.

"I wish I had more time to stay here and do my thing, just be here with the team and the coaches and all these wonderful fans," Wiggins said, thoughtfully. "That's one of the reasons I committed here. I came here on senior night and the fans were so loyal."

To be perfectly clear, Wiggins has never led anybody on. He made it clear from the outset that he would head to the NBA next season, and after having one of the best freshman campaigns in Kansas history, he's certain to be a lottery pick if not the No. 1 overall choice.

"I think it's all puddled up," Wiggins said. "I'm happy, sad, my last game. But I just enjoy my time here. I'm thankful for everything. I can't ask for more. I've been blessed by a good team, great coaches and the greatest fans a team could ask for."