2014-15 College Basketball Transfers, Rumors, Grads, and Packed Bag Updates

[jbcarol]

Alex Murphy, a younger brother of former Florida big man Erik Murphy, told ESPN.com that he intends to transfer to the Gators.

"I really appreciate the experience at Duke, playing for a Hall of Fame coach in Mike Krzyzewski," Murphy told ESPN.com. "I learned a lot as a player and a person.

"I've gotten a chance to know Coach [Billy] Donovan and the program. I think it's a great fit for me to continue my career. I think they can help me develop as a player -- and that I can help them a lot as well."

[jbcarol]

Going into the Belmont game Saturday, freshman Marcus Lee had not played in two weeks. He'd played only four minutes this month.

Predictable whispers about disgruntlement and a transfer elsewhere ensued.

"That's kind of baffling because he's loved Kentucky from Day One," older brother Bryan Lee said last week. "We understand this is a process. I know people looking from the outside, they kind of expect all the kids from Kentucky to be one-and-done.

"This is four years of college. And you can rush it and jump to the NBA and be in a tough situation."

Given that kind of wise perspective, what are guys like Marcus and Bryan Lee doing in a place like the Big Blue Nation? Excess and impatience mark UK basketball...

Lee is one of Kentucky's McDonalds All-American bigs getting less than Biggers-like playing time.

[jbcarol]

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 4h
Notre Dame will spend the rest of the season without leading scorer Jerian Grant. He's no longer enrolled because of an academic issue.


Needs someone in the people helping business.  Would be eligible this time next season, unless he has a relative who has had recent illness and lives within 100 miles of campus.

Averages 19 ppt and 6 apg for Irish.

[jbcarol]

Indiana freshman big man Luke Fischer transferring

Fischer was a top-100 recruit in the class of 2013...

[jbcarol]

Redshirt freshman wing Dre Applewhite has decided to transfer from Mississippi State effective immediately.

The 6-foot-5, 217-pounder from Memphis had appeared in all 12 games for the Bulldogs earning six starts.

"Transfers have unfortunately become common in college basketball," MSU head coach Rick Ray stated in a release from the university. "We wish Dre well."

Applewhite was averaging 5.5 points per game and 3.9 rebounds. He sat out during the 2012-13 season due to a torn ACL.

Applewhite was a three-star signee in Ray's initial signing class playing for his father at Central High School.

[jbcarol]

Not Jerry Tipton ‏@NotJerryTipton 12h
Chane Behanan rumored to be headed to FSU. Congratulations, people who own Tallahassee pawn shops!

[jbcarol]

Iowa State reserve guard KJ Bluford to transfer in search of more playing time.

[jbcarol]

Texas A&M has landed a commitment from SMU transfer Jalen Jones, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

Jones averaged 14.0 points and 7.8 boards in 2012-2013, but made the decision to transfer out of SMU in November in what appeared to be a dispute over playing time.

Jones finished out the semester with the Mustangs and will enroll in College Station when the spring semester begins.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/01/report-texas-am-lands-smu-transfer-jalen-jones

[jbcarol]

"Vanderbilt sophomore guard Eric McClellan did not make the trip to Tuscaloosa with the team, and the timetable for his return is unknown at this time. Vanderbilt coaches and staff will not be able to elaborate."

Vandy's leading scorer had transferred from Tulsa.

[jbcarol]

Joel A. Erickson ‏@JoelAEricksonAU 2h
Auburn forward Chris Griffin suspended indefinitely
http://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/index.ssf/2014/01/auburn_forward_chris_griffin_s.html ...

[jbcarol]

Chris Griffin has left Auburn's basketball program to pursue "another educational and basketball opportunity," the school announced Saturday shortly before tip-off against No. 7 Florida.

Griffin, who missed part of the non-conference season due to what was described by Auburn as family concerns, was suspended Jan. 11 for violating school policy.

"Right now I am more interested in Chris the man than Chris the basketball player," Auburn coach Tony Barbee said last week.

Griffin will seek his fourth school since graduating from Leon High School in Tallahassee. He played at Murray State as a freshman and transferred to Wabash Valley College for his sophomore season.

10-12 minutes across his college career.

[jbcarol]

Not Jerry Tipton ‏@NotJerryTipton 12h
Chane Behanan rumored to be headed to FSU. Congratulations, people who own Tallahassee pawn shops!

Officially Colorado State is where the former UofL F is scheduled to play his last season.

[jbcarol]

Hugh Kellenberger ‏@HKellenbergerCL ·10 hrs
Andy Kennedy basically said that Derrick Millinghaus returning is up to him. He has to meet certain parameters put in place.


Potential transfer if he does not return to Ole Miss

[jbcarol]

Ben Roberts ‏@NextCats ·10m
Bryce Dejean-Jones -- a 6-5 guard -- averaged 13.6 points as junior at UNLV this season. Definitely leaving Rebels after graduating in May.

Ben Roberts ‏@NextCats ·14 mins
Bryce Dejean-Jones's AAU coach also coached Daniel Orton.Says he knows Cal from his Memphis days too. "I know him very well."

[jbcarol]

West Virginia sophomore guard Eron Harris is transferring.

Harris averaged 17.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this season for Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers.

"I have enjoyed my time at West Virginia University the past two years, but I want to transfer closer to home," Harris said in a statement. "I want to be closer to my family, especially being around my little brother."

[jbcarol]

Sophomore Texas Tech basketball player Dusty Hannahs asked for a release from the program Monday and the team will grant it, according to various media reports.

Hannahs will be permitted to transfer to any other school other than those in the Big 12 Conference, according to a report from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

His decision was first reported by RedRaiderSports.com. Hannahs later tweeted about his decision to leave. He asked for his release after spending part of this past week in his hometown of Little Rock, Ark., during Texas Tech's spring break.

Thank you to the fans who have supported me throughout my 2 years at Texas Tech. I will always love this place & I hope you all understand

— Dusty Hannahs (@D_Hannahs) March 25, 2014

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/03/reports-dusty-hannahs-granted-release-from-texas-tech-basketball-program.html

Hannahs committed to Billy Gilliespie.  The shooter had been relegated to lesser playing time on teams Tubby Smith inherited in the past including the 1998 championship team.

[jbcarol]

After playing one season at St. John's after transferring in from Harvard, redshirt sophomore guard/forward Max Hooper is being allowed to explore possible transfer options.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/26/st-johns-sophomore-guardforward-max-hooper-to-transfer

Perimeter shooting specialist made 5 of 8 threes against Penn State in Brooklyn but averaged just under the 10-12 minutes a game standard on the season.

[jbcarol]

According to IndyStar.com, Kentucky put a phone call in to Virginia Tech transfer Trevor Thompson. The 6-foot-11 freshman was recently granted a release from VT and he has a long list of suitors, including the Cats, Florida, Arizona, Kansas and Tennessee.

Thompson averaged five points and almost five rebounds per game in 2013-14. He was the 16th ranked senior in the 2013 recruiting class.

http://kentuckysportsradio.com/main/uk-has-eyes-on-virginia-tech-transfer

[jbcarol]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  46m
Kevin Ware told ESPN he will transfer from Louisville: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10693918/kevin-ware-transfer-louisville-cardinals-finish-career ...


Was UofL's inspiration last season after a gruesome leg injury.

[yraciv]

Any out there you think we should be looking at?

[jbcarol]

Jody Demling ‏@jdemling  2h
Anthony Lee was expected to visit Louisville tomorrow, but @GoodmanESPN reports he's headed to Ohio State. He's the Temple transfer.

Jody Demling ‏@jdemling  1h
Barring a major shock with Harrell, Louisville's roster next season will have one player (Blackshear) who played on the national title team.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

Kevin Ware from Louisville.

[Porked Tongue]

Kevin Ware from Louisville.

Like a fish to water.

And no.  Not for a year.

[yraciv]

I think this guy might be nice to pair with Kingsley and Portis in a couple years.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/66760/sean-obi

[yraciv]

Kevin Ware from Louisville.

Good name! Like how he plays and his spirit, but not for a year coming off his injuries. Plus it's pretty safe to assume he's headed close to Georgia.

[jbcarol]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  24m
Virginia Tech transfer Trevor Thompson met with Indiana's Tom Crean today, set to meet with Matt Painter tonight, Thad Matta tomorrow.

Butler will also meet with Virginia Tech transfer Trevor Thompson. Indiana, Purdue, Ohio State and Bulldogs all in the mix right now.

[jbcarol]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  1h
Tennessee [State] 5th-year transfer M.J. Rhett told ESPN he is on visit to Oklahoma State. Also considering Tulane, ASU, Miami, Tennessee, Ole Miss.

[acepoker]

I think this guy might be nice to pair with Kingsley and Portis in a couple years.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/66760/sean-obi

Interesting find. I'd take him.

[Danny J]

 :razorback:

[tophawg19]

could be a double , double guy

[Hog are ya]

I think this guy might be nice to pair with Kingsley and Portis in a couple years.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/66760/sean-obi

Wow!  Is this guy transfering?  We could use that!!!!

[The_Bionic_Pig]

22 blks total  on the season while playing nearly 27 minutes a game for 30 Games. 0.7 blks per game for 6'9 260.

11.7 pts even with nearly 237 attempts compare that to  6'6 230lbs Koty Clarke had 238 shot attempts avg. 10 pts a game.  0.5 blks per game.

Kingsley had 49 blks while getting 11 minutes a game. 

Sean Obi would be a valued rebounder & space eater but at most getting Trey Thompson minutes 7-9 per game averaging 2-4 shot attempts and no blks.

[mbgrulz]

Lol at people who think kevin ware is a good player. He's a a household name because of that savage injury, not because of his game. He averaged less than 2 ppg.

I saw someone hint that he was going to Auburn and that was a sign that Pearl was getting them back in a hurry. Hahaha

[Nipsey Mussle]

Lol at people who think kevin ware is a good player. He's a a household name because of that savage injury, not because of his game. He averaged less than 2 ppg.

I saw someone hint that he was going to Auburn and that was a sign that Pearl was getting them back in a hurry. Hahaha

Well before the injury he played 17 minutes a game on a national title team. If he somehow got back to that form I'd be glad to have him.


As far as transfers, I'd like a pure point guard..mainly just so our fans can shut up about that for awhile.

[HawgAdvocate]

Lol at people who think kevin ware is a good player. He's a a household name because of that savage injury, not because of his game. He averaged less than 2 ppg.

I saw someone hint that he was going to Auburn and that was a sign that Pearl was getting them back in a hurry. Hahaha

Former 4*, top 100 player nationally, coming from a top 5 national program?

And you're laughing because he's "no good?" You must think Keaton Miles is "no good" as well. 

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Kevin Ware was a Bruce Pearl commitment when he was at Tennessee.

[Swinesong1]

Mizzou's Clarkson declares for draft.

[yraciv]

Here is a graduate transfer, that I would take in a minute.  From Arizona, played HS ball in Indiana,so I'd say probably a long shot, but if we're looking for guys that are positive role models, with great work ethic, that could fill some guard minutes, look no further.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51309/matt-carlino

[Danny J]

Here is a graduate transfer, that I would take in a minute.  From Arizona, played HS ball in Indiana,so I'd say probably a long shot, but if we're looking for guys that are positive role models, with great work ethic, that could fill some guard minutes, look no further.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51309/matt-carlino

I watched him play at BYU and when he is on he is very good but he is streaky.

[yraciv]

I watched him play at BYU and when he is on he is very good but he is streaky.

Who isn't a streaky shooter on our team? He gives max effort, and I think he'd get better shots in our offense. And it's not like he is just a perimeter specialist.

[Danny J]

Who isn't a streaky shooter on our team? He gives max effort, and I think he'd get better shots in our offense. And it's not like he is just a perimeter specialist.

No....I didn't mean to compare him to anybody on our team or say I didn't want him. Actually just the opposite. I would take him in a heartbeat no doubt about it. I was simply pointing out he can be streaky but when he is on he is on.

[jbcarol]

AL.com sports ‏@aldotcomSports ·2h
Alabama center Carl Engstrom discusses his departure from the Crimson Tide http://ow.ly/vlcWg

7-2 Swede will explore options in Europe in addition to playing next season somewhere in the NCAA (graduate). IIRC, he gave the Tide 10-12 mpg.

[jbcarol]

Wes Rucker ‏@wesrucker247 ·2 hrs
A bit more on wing Quinton Chievous' impending transfer out of #Vols program: (FREE) http://bit.ly/1pXAV4V

IIRC, he averaged 10-12 mpg at most

Updated report: He will transfer outside the SEC.

Chievous, a 6-foot-6 Chicago native, appeared in 31 games for Tennessee the past two seasons...

"We have enjoyed having Quinton as part of this program for the last three years," Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin said in a UT sports information release. "He's worked extremely hard on the court, and he has also matched that effort in the classroom. He's on track to graduate in three years, which is impressive. His Tennessee teammates and coaches wish him nothing but the best, and we expect him to make an impact wherever he lands."

Chievous also released a statement through UT sports information, thanking Martin and Tennessee's players for his experience in Knoxville.

"I want to thank the university, Coach Martin and the staff here for giving me an opportunity," Chievous said in the release. "It's a tough decision to leave Tennessee, but I feel like it's the best decision for me. My teammates here are like brothers to me, and we're all really close. I'm definitely going to continue supporting them."

Chievous will be released to any non-SEC program he chooses, and the Vols are now guaranteed to have at least one extra scholarship spot available for next season, and they'll have two spots available if All-SEC forward Jarnell Stokes forgoes his final season of eligibility and declares for the NBA Draft.

[jbcarol]

Ben Frederickson ‏@Ben_Fred ·13h
Talked to TSU transfer M.J. Rhett and his dad tonight. Both high on the #Vols, especially if Stokes returns. Decision no later than May 1.

[jbcarol]

Reported that reserve G Brian Johnson is transferring from OKSt.

Scheduled to receive a degree at semester end.

[jbcarol]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  3h
IUPUI 5th-year transfer Ian Chiles says looking at Va Tech, FSU, Iowa St, Tenn., Neb, Texas A&M, Mizzou, La-Lafayette, Auburn, WKU, Albany.

[jbcarol]

WholeHogSports ‏@wholehogsports ·13 hrs
Wagner transferring from Arkansas http://dlvr.it/5LqKYQ

[jbcarol]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN ·18 hrs
Roddy Peters, Nick Faust and Shaq Cleare all transferring from Maryland, sources told ESPN.

[jbcarol]

Dusty Hannahs ‏@D_Hannahs  32m
After much thought throughout this process, I have decided to transfer to the University of Arkansas and become a Razorback! #WPS

[jbcarol]

Hugh Kellenberger ‏@HKellenbergerCL ·Apr 9
New Ole Miss blog post: Derrick Millinghaus will transfer from Ole Miss http://on.thec-l.com/1g8x01T  #olemiss

Point guard

Derrick Millinghaus ‏@Asap_Millzy ·Apr 9
I want to thank all of the fans for the love and support the whole time I been apart of Ole Miss Basketball. Time to open up another chapter

Millinghaus played in 30 games last season for the Rebels (19-14), averaging 6.6 points and 2.3 assists in 18 minutes a night. But he was suspended for three games late in the season for what was termed a violation of team rules by Kennedy.

When Millinghaus returned he was barely in the rotation, playing 14 minutes between the team's regular season finale and two SEC tournament games. It was a continuation of a trend for Millinghaus, who started nine games of Ole Miss' first 15 games and played more than 20 minutes in 12 of those contests. But after going 5-of-17 from the floor in 37 minutes against Mississippi State on Jan. 11, Millinghaus played 20 minutes in just more game.

Millinghaus will still be known forever in Ole Miss lore for his play in the 2013 SEC tournament, making a floater in the final seconds to defeat Missouri in Ole Miss' first game. Had that shot not gone down, Ole Miss' season ends in Nashville. Instead the Rebels won their next three games, including the SEC tournament championship and a first-round NCAA tournament game.

No other players have been granted their release, though Kennedy was honest at the end of a postseason-less season about his desire to improve the roster.