Stephenson to enter draft

? Cincinnati freshman Lance Stephenson is entering the NBA Draft.

The Big East’s rookie of the year announced on Wednesday that he’s going to hire an agent, forfeiting his remaining college eligibility. The 6-foot-5 guard from New York led the conference in scoring by a freshman with 12.3 points per game during a highly inconsistent season.

He finished strong, averaging 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over the final four games.