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Justin Smith to Graduate and Transfer From Indiana
By RYAN McMULLENJustinSmith will graduate and transfer from Indiana, per the Indiana Daily Student.
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Hoosiers in his junior year. He also led the team in minutes played.
Smith originally declared for the NBA Draft but eventually opted to return and keep his college eligibility.
“Justin Smith and I had a conversation recently where we discussed his future, the feedback from the NBA and he has made the decision to graduate and transfer for his final season of eligibility,” Indiana head coach ArchieMiller said in a statement. “I support his decision and wish Justin and his family all the best in this next chapter.”
