Julian Wright, Kansas’ forward who’s expected to be a top five pick, has entered his name into the NBA draft, for every reason but money.

“Money has never been my motivation,” he said. “It’s not my family’s [motivation]. Mostly, just playing and feeling like I’m able to advance my game to the next level. It’s not about the money. I’m just happy and grateful to have the opportunity.”

Wright’s not hiring an agent (giving him the opportunity to return to Kansas should he not like where he’s taken), and has been known through his college career as an inconsistent player, but neither should stop an NBA team from scooping him up early.

Kansas, meanwhile, should still be okay: They’ve got loads of talent that’s led by Brandon Rush, who’s arguably the best player in the nation. Losing Julian Wright will hurt, certainly, but it won’t cripple their chances of winning a national title next year.

That said, I can’t really say the same for Texas, who has just heard the bad — but very obvious — news: Kevin Durant is leaving for the NBA. He said a couple of weeks ago that he was really enjoying the moment, that he might hang around, but I’m guessing no one really believed that.

He’s a top two lock, and might very well be the number one (I don’t care if Oden’s coming out; Durant’s a guy that can score at any point of the game). Rick Barnes, though probably upset about his early departure, has this to promise:

“The one thing I do know he’s going to do is finish school,” Barnes said, according to the Dallas Morning News. “That’s one thing I don’t worry about. He’s going to do that part of it.”

I wouldn’t count on that, Rick. What I do count on? The Longhorns starting all over again next year.