Towson’s Betrand Transferring to URI - Revolving Door Continues
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Allen Betrand announced he is transferring to Rhode Island after two seasons at Towson.
He made the announcement in an Instagram post on Saturday.
The undermanned Rams are desperate for transfers, but unless there is a dramatic change at the NCAA, Betrand will not be eligible in the 2000-2021 season.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBetrand picked the URI over a Richmond, Butler, Minnesota, DePaul, and Dayton.
At Towson, he averaged 13.6 points per game on 44.1% shooting, including 38.7% on 3-pointers, as a sophomore for the Tigers.
He scored a career-high 31 points against Drexel in February.
URI Revolving Door
Departing are Jacob Toppin, Tyrese Martin, Mekhi Long, Dana Tate, and Gregory Hammond.
Former University of Maryland players Makhi and Makhel Mitchell announced that they are coming to Rhode Island. The twins picked URI over other reported suitors including Georgetown University and Providence College. Depending on NCAA rulings they won't be eligible for at least the first semester.
Former URI star Hassan Martin's younger brother Malik announced that he was transferring from the University of Charlotte. The younger Martin averaged 9.2 ppg.
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