Australian point guard Dante Exum has hired an agent and will enter the 2014 NBA draft, ESPN reports.

The 18-year-old is currently projected as a top-five pick with Sports Illustrated projecting him to go fourth overall in the draft.

The 6-foot-6 combo guard thrilled scouts during last summer's FIBA U-19 championships where he averaged 18 points and four assists, including a 33-point game against Spain in the quarterfinals.

Exum considered attending college in the United States but decided against it to remain in Australia. He is currently represented by agents Rob Pelinka and Brandon Rosenthal of Landmark Sports Agency who also represent Kobe Bryant and James Harden.