Maryland Forward Bruno Fernando Declares for 2019 NBA Draft
Maryland forward Bruno Fernando announced on Monday, April 15 that he has declared for the 2019 NBA draft.
The 6'10" sophomore finished his 2018-19 campaign averaging 13.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game on 60.7% shooting from the field en route to earning 2018-19 First Team All-Big Ten honors and a slot on the 2018-19 All-B1G Defensive Team.
Fernando dropped a career-high 25 points during Maryland's 78–75 win over Indiana in early January and followed that performance with seven straight double-doubles. He hauled a career-best 19 rebounds and added 13 points against Nebraska during his double-double streak.
His final season with the Terps ended in a 69–67 second round 2019 NCAA tournament loss to LSU. Fernando announced on May 1 that he would be staying in the draft to turn pro.
A former four-star recruit, Fernando is from Luanda, Angola. He played for Monteverde Academy and IMG Academy in high school before committing to Maryland.
