They said NIL would be like professional sports…which is even wilder.
According to a statement from the University of Memphis, tyreke smith He will no longer be a member of the Tigers men’s basketball team and will enter the transfer portal. 6 months and some changes After transferring from SMU in the offseason.
Once the transfer is complete, it will be Smith’s fifth different school in five campaigns, joining Memphis, SMU, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech as his previous four. (Related: UCF defeats No. 13 Texas A&M in first major upset of college basketball season on opening night)
Smith’s exit comes just hours before Memphis’ season opener against Missouri State, and after the Baton Rouge native took two days off personally from the program due to a contract dispute over name, image and likeness rights. It took place just a few weeks after.
“Tyreke has informed the staff that he wishes to explore other opportunities,” the Tigers’ athletic department said in an official statement. commercial appeal. “We would like to thank Tyreke for his hard work and dedication during his time at the University of Memphis and wish him the best.”
Smith averaged 8.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Mustangs in 2023-24.
News: Memphis forward Tyreke Smith has entered the NCAA transfer portal. @PeteNakos_ I will report it.
Smith will be looking for a fifth school after transferring from Texas Tech to Oklahoma State, SMU and Memphis. https://t.co/SzFq4vbiZv pic.twitter.com/UeqFkobX8B
— On3 (@On3sports) November 4, 2024
College sports are truly the Wild West.
