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It's Official: Duke Freshman Austin Rivers Will Declare For 2012 NBA Draft

It was speculated last week, and now it's official: Duke freshman guard Austin Rivers has confirmed that he will enter the NBA draft this spring.

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Rivers shined for the Blue Devils this season, averaging 15.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, but the team was upset in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by No. 15 seed Lehigh. Duke finished the season 27-6.

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