Draft another Millsap?

Paul Millsap might not be the only one with NBA bragging rights around the family dinner table next fall.

His younger brother, Elijah, has declared for the NBA draft and will forgo his senior season at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, according to UAB media relations.

This Millsap, not surprisingly, led Conference USA in rebounding by hauling in an average of 9.5 boards a game. His 324 total rebounds set a single-season school record, as did his 236 free-throw attempts.

Millsap averaged 16.1 points, and is listed as a 6-foot-6, 215-pound guard. He did, however, play power forward for UAB as well.

“It’s always been my dream since I started playing basketball to have a chance to play in the NBA,” Millsap said. “I’m anxious to begin the process and see the type of feedback I get.”

UAB didn’t confirm whether Millsap has hired an agent – uncle DeAngelo Simmons is Paul’s agent. But, as Tim Buckley mentioned this past weekend, it’s been reported by DraftExpress.com (via Twitter) that Elijah Millsap “will declare for the draft without an agent.”

Not signing an agent would give Millsap the option of returning to UAB for his senior year if he withdraws from the draft before the deadline.

“We respect and will support Elijah throughout this entire process,” UAB coach Mike Davis said in a press release. “Eli had a terrific season for us and definitely owes it to himself to see what type of feedback he gets from NBA teams. We wish him nothing but the best and we will be here throughout this process.”