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The time for debating about Henry Ellenson’s future at Marquette has come to a close.

On Tuesday evening, Ellenson officially announced that he will leave Marquette after one season, hire an agent and declare for the NBA Draft. Ellenson revealed his decision via an Instagram post that included a caption explaining his decision.

Ellenson, a 6-foot-11 forward, is projected to be a lottery pick in the June draft, which will be held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Many outlets lists Ellenson as a potential top-10 selection. If Ellenson is taken in the lottery, he would be Marquette's second-ever lottery pick. The only other was Dwyane Wade, who was selected fifth overall by the Miami Heat in 2003.

In his one season at Marquette, Ellenson set eight single-season freshman records, including points and rebounds. He averaged 17.0 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, with the latter being the top mark in the Big East. Ellenson was also a consensus freshman all-American and the Big East freshman of the year as well as the first freshman named to the all-Big East first team since Carmelo Anthony in 2003.

“Henry was one of not only the top freshman in the country this season, he was one of the best players regardless of class,” head coach Steve Wojciechowski said in a press release. “As great as he was all season long for our program, his best basketball is still ahead of him and we wish him nothing but the best as he begins the next phase of his career.

“He will always be a member of the Marquette basketball family and we look forward to cheering him on in the NBA."

Ellenson heading to the NBA means that once Markus Howard signs his letter of intent when the signing period opens on April 13, the Golden Eagles will have one scholarship available heading into next season.

For more on Ellenson's departure, see Sunday night's story.