It's official: college basketball's top point guard is headed to the 2021 NBA Draft. Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu — winner of the 2021 Bob Cousy Award after averaging 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the Fighting Illini — announced his decision on ESPN's “The Jump” on Tuesday, opting to forgo his remaining eligibility and hire an agent.

One of the four No. 1 seeds in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, Illinois didn't exactly live up to expectations — falling to Cameron Krutwig and Loyola-Chicago in the Round of 32. Ayo Dosunmu went for 17/11/6 in a 79-48 opening-round win over Drexel. However, the Ramblers held him to just nine points, two assists, and six turnovers with 40% shooting from the floor.

His lengthy successful college career, however, adds more definition.

According to ESPN Stats & Information and ESPN/Draft Express analyst Jonathan Givony, Ayo Dosunmu led the nation in crunch-time shooting percentage in 2020-21 — making 50% of his field-goal attempts in the final five minutes of regulation or overtime. Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham, considered by many as the optimal 2021 NBA Draft No. 1 selection, made 47%.

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound product from Morgan Park High School in Chicago did nothing but improve in multiple categories over the last three seasons. He went from 43.5% to 48.8% shooting from the floor and improved his shooting from behind the arc by three percent, and his free-throw line went up eight percentiles.

Naturally, his rebounding, scoring, and assists total all increased. As did his overall role in Brad Underwood's offense.

Ayo Dosunmu Is Built For The NBA

Most 2021 NBA mock drafts have Dosunmu going in the 30's — with New Orleans taking him at No. 35 a popular look. Guys like Cade Cunningham, Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs, Baylor's Davion Mitchell, Tennessee's Jaden Springer, Baylor's Jared Butler, Florida's Tre Mann, and Auburn's Sharife Cooper ahead of him.

Will, that change after workouts and other “stay-or-go” decisions are made? Possibly. Ayo Dosunmu has good size for the No. 1 or No. 2 slots, and Givony noted there's a lot to be excited about for the potential two-way terror:

“The 6-foot-4 Dosunmu, who has a 6-foot-9 wingspan, is considered one of the best two-way guards to be available in the NBA draft, thanks to his length, pace and skill level. He was one of the most efficient pick-and-roll players in the college game, per Synergy Sports Technology, converting 42% of his pull-up jumpers, the third-best rate among draft prospects, while also ranking third in transition scoring.”

Sounds like the NBA could be his game, and a team snagging him late will get an absolute steal.