Just a few weeks after being busted for weed, Jamal Coombs-McDaniel is transferring from the UConn Huskies men’s basketball program.
Here’s the release:
STORRS, Conn. – University of Connecticut sophomore Jamal Coombs-McDaniel has been granted permission to speak to other schools and will be transferring from the University, it was announced by Head Coach Jim Calhoun Thursday afternoon.
Coombs-McDaniel is in the process of completing the spring academic semester at UConn.
“Jamal and I met recently and, although he loves the program, he would like more playing time,” said Calhoun. “He and I both agree that he may have more opportunity for that playing time in another program. 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 play
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