By The Daily Caller (Opinion) | Created at 2024-11-06 17:49:19 | Updated at 2024-11-06 21:27:20
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November 06, 2024 11:56 AM ET
They said NIL would be like professional sports … This is a lot wilder.
According to an announcement from the University of Memphis, forward Tyreek Smith is no longer a member of the Tigers men’s basketball team and will be entering into the transfer portal just six months and some change after he transferred from SMU back in the offseason.
After a transfer is complete, it will be Smith’s fifth different school in five campaigns, with his previous four being Memphis, SMU, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. (RELATED: Opening Night Brings Us Our First Major Upset Of College Basketball Season As UCF Takes Out No. 13 Texas A&M)
Smith’s exit came just hours before Memphis‘ season-opening game taking on Missouri, and only weeks following the Baton Rouge native reportedly taking two personal days away from the program due to a dispute over a name, image and likeness deal.
“Tyreek informed the staff that he would like to explore other opportunities,” said the Tigers’ athletic department in an official statement that was sent to The Commercial Appeal. “We would like to thank Tyreek for his hard work and dedication while at the University of Memphis and wish him the best of luck.”
With the Mustangs in the 2023-24 season, Smith averaged a stat line of 8.2 points-per-game and 5.4 rebounds-per-game.
NEWS: Memphis forward Tyreek Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports.
Smith will look for his 5th college after transferring from Texas Tech to Oklahoma State to SMU to Memphis. https://t.co/SzFq4vbiZv pic.twitter.com/UeqFkobX8B
— On3 (@On3sports) November 4, 2024
College sports truly is the wild wild west.
