Gophers Oturu Declares For NBA Draft

University of Minnesota center Daniel Oturu says he is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the Big Ten in rebounding and blocked shots as a sophomore. The 6-foot-10 Oturu averaged 20.1 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game this season. He was second in the conference in scoring and his 56.3% shooting percentage led the Big Ten. The native of Woodbury, Minnesota, also was selected for the Big Ten’s All-Defensive team.