Villanova Wildcats‘ guard Scottie Reynolds has declared for the upcoming NBA draft.

Reynolds does not intend on hiring an agent, which will keep him eligible to return to the team for his Senior year if he ultimately decides to withdraw from the draft.

Villanova coach Jay Wright appears to fully support Reynolds decision, even though it would be a significant blow to his roster.

“Scottie and I have decided that it would be smart for him to experience NBA workouts at this time,” Wright said in a statement. “This will enable him to assess where he fits in the draft process this year and give him a better understanding of what it takes to play at that level.

“Scottie is completing all of his spring semester classes and is not hiring an agent. He will be working closely with our NCAA compliance staff so that he can return for his senior year if that is the path he chooses.”

Reynolds appears to be leaving the door open to a possible return to the team that made it to the Final Four last month, if his not hiring an agent and Wright’s statement is any indication.

“Coach and I have been talking about this for a couple of weeks,” Reynolds said. “We came to the decision that it would be best to put my name into the draft.

“I will continue going to my classes. But on the basketball court, I am doing this with 100 percent effort. It’s not just about going through the experience. I want to prepare myself in the best way I can and make the most of this opportunity.”

Reynolds averaged 15.2 points per game last season. He has scored 1,620 points in three seasons at Villanova, which places him 15th on the school’s all-time list. His career average with the Wildcats is 15.3 points per game.