Canes Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker | Michael Nwoko And Bensley Joseph Make It Four Total Transfers
Miami's season is officially over after their tenth and final loss in a row to Boston College in the ACC Tournament to put an end to a disappointing season.
Now the attention switches to the wild world of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Miami has brought in talented players such as Jordan Miller, Nijel Pack, Norchad Omier and Matthew Cleveland over the last few years, and will be expected to reload with a talented recruiting class heading to the Gables.
Read below for the most up-to-date information on departures, interest, arrivals and more for Miami this offseason:
March 18th
The next two exits have come, as junior guard Bensley Joseph and freshman big Michael Nwoko have entered their names into the portal.
NEWS: Miami guard Bensley Joseph is entering the transfer portal, a source tells me.
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) March 18, 2024
Joseph has spent three seasons at Miami and started 27 of 32 games for the Hurricanes this season. Former 4⭐️ recruit.
He averaged 9.6PPG. 3.4APG, 3.4RPG and 1.5SPG this season. pic.twitter.com/eN3EjePuJ8
Joseph played in every game for the Hurricanes this past season, starting 27 of them. He averaged 9.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG and 3.4 APG as a key contributor. Joseph has been one of Miami's top defensive players over the last few seasons.
NEWS: Miami big man Michael Nwoko has submitted the paperwork necessary to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.https://t.co/tugsRockj4 pic.twitter.com/bPQpFfMRcQ
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 18, 2024
Nwoko played in 29 games for Miami, starting one. The former four-star recruit averaged 2.7 PPG and 2.0 RPG per game with an inconsistent role.
Miami's transfer total is up to four, with more expected to come.
March 17th
The first two exits came this morning as shared by On3's Joe Tipton, as Christian Watson and AJ Casey have elected to enter their names into the transfer portal.
NEWS: Miami sophomore Christian Watson plans to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 17, 2024
The 6-7 wing is a native of Lanham, Maryland. https://t.co/EZS9pUqjbZ pic.twitter.com/NHICLBnc2Y
Watson averaged 2.8 points per game across 24 contests earning one start. Watson struggled to see playing time consistently throughout the season, losing minutes in favor of Paul Djobet and Jakai Robinson. The Maryland native will have two years of eligibility.
NEWS: Miami sophomore forward AJ Casey plans to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 17, 2024
The 6-9 Chicago native is a former 4⭐️ recruit. https://t.co/VcimJ8Kfna pic.twitter.com/leTNUDSoXL
As for Casey, he put up averages of 1.9 points per game and 2.0 rebounds per game across 24 contests. Similar to Watson, he struggled to earn consistent playing time after entering the season as the heir apparent to Anthony Walker in the rotation. The Chicago native will have two years of eligibility.
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