BYU’s Yoeli Childs will enter the NBA draft, hire an agent and leave school a year early for professional basketball career

Star forward’s announcement comes a day after 14-year coach Dave Rose retires from BYU

BYU forward Yoeli Childs (23) dunks on Utah guard Parker Van Dyke (5) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 8, 2018, in Salt Lake City. Childs announced Wednesday that he is turning professional and leaving BYU with one season of eligibility remaining. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

BYU’s Yoeli Childs will enter the NBA draft, hire an agent and leave school a year early for professional basketball career

Star forward’s announcement comes a day after 14-year coach Dave Rose retires from BYU

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