Aaric Murray has found yet another college, this one his third.
The 6-foot-10 forward from Philadelphia announced Thursday he will transfer to Texas Southern after he was dismissed from West Virginia. He will be eligible immediately.
“I am very fortunate to be mentored by Coach John Lucas while I attend Texas Southern University,” Murray said in a statement provided to SNY.tv.
“Although this is not the road I expected to take, this journey will undoubtedly support my goals long term. I also feel that being mentioned by Coach Lucas and Coach Mike Davis will support my mission to be the best Aaric Murray I can be.
“Publicly, there are tons of expectations of what I should be. This, however, is the best opportunity I have in the efforts of reaching my full potential. In addition, anything that can be done in college basketball can be done at Texas Southern.”
Murray, who graduated in May from West Virginia, can play immediately. He averaged 8.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last year as a junior.
In 2011, Murray left La Salle after averaging 15.2 points and 7.7 rebounds. He was arrested in December 2011 in Philadelphia for marijuana possession.
