Quadir Copeland Enters Transfer Portal

Syracuse basketball's sixth man will look for a new collegiate home.

Mike McAllister | Mar 18, 2024

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Syracuse basketball's sixth man, Quadir Copeland, has entered the transfer portal according to multiple reports. Copeland is a 6-6 guard/wing who has two years of eligibility remaining. He averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 22 minutes per game.

Copeland showed flashes of being a dynamic playmaker during the 2023-24 season. He scored in double figures in four of the last six games, including a career high 25 points in a win at NC State. He also recorded a steal in Syracuse's last 10 games and in 14 of the last 15.

There would, however, be struggles with turnovers or playing out of control at times. Copeland has six turnovers in the ACC Tournament loss against NC State. Despite that, it was an overall strong and promising year for the reserve guard after showing flashes as a true freshman the year prior.

The Syracuse backcourt is expected to be crowded in 2024-25, with JJ Starling likely to return, Chance Westry expected to be healthy, Elijah Moore coming in as a high school recruit and the Orange likely pursuing a guard in the transfer portal. Copeland may be looking for a place where a starting spot is much easier to obtain. He should have plenty of options.

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Published Mar 18, 2024

MIKE MCALLISTER

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