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Joe Girard Commits to Clemson as Transfer Destination

The former Syracuse basketball guard will remain in the ACC.

Mike McAllister

Joe Girard Commits to Clemson as Transfer Destination
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Syracuse basketball will face one of its top contributors over the last few years next season as guard Joe Girard has picked Clemson as his transfer destination, he announced on Sunday. The Orange is expected to play the Tigers home and away next season. Girard was previously down to Clemson and LSU, where he took official visits. Dozens of other schools reached out as well. 

Girard averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game last season while shooting 38.1% from three point range. He announced his decision to transfer following Syracuse's coaching change with Jim Boeheim retiring and Adrian Autry taking over. 

"From the time I was a little kid, I've been committed with a relentless pursuit to play the game of basketball at the highest level," Girard said in a social media post at the time. "My focus has been and continues to be living out that dream.

"After much consideration and reflection, I am announcing that I will be continuing my dream by entering the 2023 NBA Draft process while at the same time maintaining my collegiate eligibility. With that said, I will also be entering the Transfer Portal to keep my options open and gather as much information as possible in order to make the most informed decision about my basketball future.

"I want to express my utmost gratitude to my family, Coach Boeheim, and Orange Nation for the past four seasons. Thank you to every fan and supporter who has impacted me in a positive manner and has helped shape who I am today. I am confident in God's plan and trust that the next chapter will be amazing. I'm grateful for what has taken place on the journey thus far and am looking forward to what my future holds." 

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MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting.  EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans.  After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years.  Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports.  Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College. 

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