Alabama G Mark Sears declares for NBA draft

Alabama guard Mark Sears announced Saturday that he is entering the NBA draft.

Sears said he will retain his college eligibility. He played two seasons at Ohio University before playing for the Crimson Tide this season.

"To Ohio and Alabama, thank you for affording me the opportunity to do what I love!" Sears wrote in his announcement on Twitter. "Being on each team has allowed me to grow and continue to develop my skil