<p>TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s leading scorer guard Jaden Shackelford is testing the NBA draft waters.</p>
<p>Shackelford announced on social media Thursday night that he was entering the draft but wouldn’t hire an agent, leaving the door open for a return to the university.</p>
<p>The sophomore averaged a team-best 14 points during the Crimson Tide’s run to the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships. Shackelford made 34% of his 3-point attempts.</p>
<p>Alabama made it to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament and must replace stars Herbert Jones and John Petty Jr., along others.</p>
<p>Three Alabama players entered the draft last season but only Kira Lewis Jr. left.</p>
<p>Shackelford averaged 15 points a game as a freshman.</p>
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