Jamal Coombs-McDaniel plans to transfer after helping the Huskies win the national championship.
“Jamal and I met recently,” UConn basketball head coach Jim Calhoun said. “Although he loves the program, he would like more playing time.”
Calhoun made the announcement a few hours after the sophomore had his court appearance – on marijuana charges – postponed.
“He and I both agree that he may have more opportunity for that playing time in another program,” Calhoun said. “He was a very important part of our national championship this season and I know is capable of great success in the future. We wish Jamal the best of luck athletically and academically where ever he decides to continue his college career.”
Coombs-McDaniel competed in 75 games over the past two seasons for the Huskies, averaging 4.5 points per contest. In the 2010-11 campaign, he played in all 41 games and averaged 5.6 points, 6.9 per contest in Big East games.
Coombs-McDaniel plans to complete the spring semester before transferring.
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