Just In: Former Samford super star guard signs with Miami out of NCAA transfer portal
Former Samford guard AJ Staton has signed with the University of Miami after entering the NCAA transfer portal, as announced by the ‘Canes on Thursday.
Staton posted averages of 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while playing for Samford in the 2023-24 season.
Jalen Blackmon of Miami has decided to withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft and will be playing for the Hurricanes in the upcoming season
Former Stetson guard Jalen Blackmon has made the decision to join the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 season after pulling out of the 2024 NBA Draft, as reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Rothstein shared, “Jalen Blackmon has confirmed his withdrawal from the 2024 NBA Draft and will be playing for Miami next season. He is transferring from Stetson.”
The 6-foot-3 junior hailing from Marion, Indiana, selected Miami over Northwestern, also weighing options like BYU, Cal, and Villanova while initially keeping his name in the draft, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Blackmon will now aim to kick off his journey with Miami and contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.
Known as the nation’s tenth highest scorer last season, Blackmon averaged 21.3 points per game, with shooting percentages of 42.8% from the field and just over 38% from beyond the arc.
