"First and foremost, I want to thank God for giving me the ability and drive to play the sport that I love. I want to thank my family for always providing me their unwavering support. To coach Ford and everyone at SLU - Thank you for taking the chance on a kid from Middletown, NY. I'm team blue for life," French wrote on Twitter. "I am announcing today that I am entering my name in the 2020 NBA Draft. I will maintain my eligibility throughout this process. It has always been my dream to play in the NBA, and I'm extremely thankful to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career."