Kingsley says he'll return to Arkansas

Arkansas' Moses Kingsley (33) drives the lane for a basket against Texas A&M's Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in College Station,Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

— Arkansas center Moses Kingsley has announced he will return for his senior season.

Kingsley entered the NBA Draft last month but was not one of 64 players invited to the NBA's scouting combine in Chicago. He did not hire an agent and had until May 25 to announce whether he would return to college.

"I am thankful for the opportunity to go through the draft process, but I'm excited to return to Arkansas for my senior year," Kingsley said in a statement. "I feel like I can continue to improve and put myself in a better position for the future."

Kingsley will be Arkansas' leading scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 15.9 points and 9.3 rebounds as a junior. He also blocked 76 shots and was named second-team all-SEC by coaches and media.

"Moses got the feedback he needed and we are thrilled to have one of the best players in the SEC returning for his senior season," Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said in a statement. "If he improves this year as much as he did last year, he has a chance to be one of the best players in the country."