CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Austin Peay mens basketball freshman guard Jordyn Adams addressed the media Friday to discuss his decision to declare for the 2020 NBA Draft.

Adams announced Monday via Twitter that he would test the draft waters while retaining his college eligibility. In his statement, he thanked his family for the role they played in his development both on the court and off of it.

“They kept me on a great path throughout my whole life and kept me away from distractions,” Adams said. “My Dad is the only trainer I’ve ever had and my Mom basically taught me how to be a man.”

Trenton Hassell was the most recent Governor to be drafted after he was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 29th overall pick back in 2001.

NBA teams have already inquired about Adams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies.

“I have gotten interest from teams,” Adams said. “They’ve asked questions about me as far as my character and that nature. ”

The draft is currently scheduled for June 25 and Adams has until June 15 to remove his name from the player pool if he chooses to return to school.

In year one at Austin Peay, Adams averaged the fourth most points by a Division I freshman this past season, scoring 17.4 points per game. He accredited his level of offensive success to those who surrounded him on the floor.

“My coaches, teammates and confidence in myself and my ability,” Adams answered. “All the credit goes to them.”

According to Adams, Austin Peay mens basketball coach Matt Figger has been nothing but supportive of his decision.

“He found me in Las Vegas at an AAU tournament,” Adams said of how he ended up at Austin Peay. “He reached out to me, called me and brought me on a visit. On the visit, it just felt like home away from home. He’s helping me get through the process.”

After helping lead Austin Peay to a 21-12 overall record and the semifinals of the conference tournament, Adams was named OVC Freshman of the Year. He also earned OVC Freshman of the Week honors a program-record 10 times and was selected to CollegeInsider.com’s Kyle Macy Freshman All-America team.

The Silsbee, Texas native did leave the door open for a possible return to college depending on what his projected draft stock looks like.

“If I’m second round I’m going to come back,” Adams said. “If I’m a first rounder then I’m going to stay in it.”

If Adams’s time in Clarksville is in fact up, he’ll look back on his experience as a Governor with a smile.

“My teammates,” Adams said of what he will miss the most. “All of us had a really great bond.”

At this time, Adams has yet to sign with an agent, but believes he is indeed making the right choice for his future.

“My dream since I was a kid was to play in the NBA,” Adams said. “I’m just trying to take the next step in my life towards it.”