Jarnell Stokes has made it official: the Memphis big man wants to be paid for his labor. His comments not only caught the attention of Tennessee fans hoping for one more year out of a great college player, but also continued the ongoing dialogue about the hypocrisy of the NCAA.

Here’s a compilation of Twitter’s reaction:

Official Release: @JarnellStokes To Enter @NBA Draft: http://t.co/FVrVQ05NLw pic.twitter.com/7WOZBQl3b8

— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) April 11, 2014

Stokes said it’s been hard to pay some bills at times in college…”It’s hard being a college athlete…we’re poor.”

— Daniel Lewis (@DanielNooga) April 11, 2014

Stokes has said twice that he struggled to eat while in college. Said it hurt to see his memorabilia for sale for $100,

— Daniel Lewis (@DanielNooga) April 11, 2014

Thanks @JarnellStokes on a great 3 years #VFL

— Kolton Begley (@vols80419) April 11, 2014

@JarnellStokes goodluck in pursuing your dream bro! #OneTennessee #VFL

— SonOfMarilynBivins (@CurtMaggitt) April 11, 2014

“@patrickbrownTFP: Few more of Jarnell’s teammates have arrived. pic.twitter.com/uWYlYGfQh7”/ @ParkerEidson atta boy teammate! #BisonPride

— Caleb Cook (@CLCRDB) April 11, 2014

One example Stokes used was not being able to get a free t-shirt from UT even if the shirt’s words or design was referencing him.

— @GrantRamey (@GrantRamey) April 11, 2014

On his way out of Tennessee, Jarnell Stokes became the latest to question the NCAA’s idea of amateurism. Story: http://t.co/mi6wdL7X2v

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) April 11, 2014

Stokes said it “definitely” wasn’t an easy decision to leave, but a kid’s dream is a kid’s dream.

— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) April 11, 2014

@wesrucker247 He can’t live his life for other people. It wouldn’t be his dream if he did

— Lisa Currin White (@Legallaw1) April 11, 2014

VIDEO: Watch @JarnellStokes make his announcement to enter the #NBADraft & talk about it with media: https://t.co/ZZfR4jcdFj

— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) April 11, 2014

Jarnell Stokes, @jarnellstokes is now trending in #Knoxville http://t.co/oiKuFveYG4

— Trendsmap Knoxville (@TrendsKnoxvl) April 11, 2014

@JarnellStokes it was a fun 3 years bro! Good luck in the NBA

— Josh Richardson (@J_Rich1) April 11, 2014