Los Angeles ? UCLA All-American guard Arron Afflalo is passing up his senior year to enter the NBA draft.

Afflalo, who averaged 16.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists and led the Bruins to consecutive Final Fours, announced his decision Tuesday at a news conference on campus.

The 21-year-old junior from Compton declared for the NBA draft last year, but withdrew his name and returned to school after attending evaluation camps. A player who declares a second time isn’t allowed to return to school.

Afflalo said it was time to move on.

“The decision wasn’t easy,” he said. “I did this for my personal growth, my happiness and where I felt I should be as an individual, what can get me to compete and be the best basketball player I can be.”

UCLA (30-6) was eliminated by the Gators for a second straight year on March 31, losing 76-66 in the national semifinals.