Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse star freshman Oshae Brissett is leaning toward returning to school next year but hasn't fully decided about his future, he said in a radio interview Wednesday.

Brissett's comments about his future came during a radio interview with KCU Radio in Vancouver, which is a TSN affiliate.

"I haven't fully made the decision," Brissett told the radio station. "But right now I'm leaning more toward coming back to school. I feel like another year of development will really help me out. There's no rush to get into the league. There's nothing that I have to do right now. I feel like with another year to find myself and develop the skills I showed last year will really help my stock increase. That's where I'm sitting right now. Nothing for sure yet though. But I definitely want to come back to school."

Brissett came to Syracuse as the top recruit out of Canada but was largely unheralded by recruiting websites. He quickly showed that he was one of the ACC's top freshmen. Brissett averaged 14.9 points and 8.8 rebounds, showing a rare blend of size and speed that allowed him to get to the rim, draw fouls and rebound at a high level. He also got better as the season went on and was Syracuse's most consistent player during its run to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

His performance has been good enough to get the attention of NBA mock drafters, who have labeled Brissett as a potential lottery pick in 2019. That type of attention has generated some conversation that he could consider heading to the draft this year.

After Syracuse's NCAA Tournament loss to Duke, Brissett said he had not given that possibility much thought.

By returning, Brissett could raise his stock by showing that he can be a stronger finisher at the rim, by improving his efficiency from behind the 3-point arc and, potentially, serving as Syracuse's go-to scorer.

Brissett's decision is one of two critical ones that will help shape Syracuse basketball next season. Sophomore guard Tyus Battle is also weighing his NBA options.

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said earlier this year that he expected Battle to declare without an agent and go through the NBA Combine process. Battle, though, has not shared many details of his plans publicly.