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New Mexico center Alex Kirk to enter NBA draft

New Mexico junior center Alex Kirk was third on the team in scoring this season. (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

New Mexico center Alex Kirk was third on the team in scoring this  season. (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

New Mexico center Alex Kirk will forego his final season of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft, the school announced Friday.

Kirk averaged 13.3 points and 8.7 rebounds this past season for the Lobos, who finished 27-7.

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