Yet another Duke basketball player is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
According to On3 Sports’ Joe Tipton, former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American Sean Stewart is set to enter the transfer portal. Stewart averaged 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game as a freshman this past season.
In a statement, Stewart offered his thanks to Duke, the fans, the coaches, his trainers and everyone else who was a part of his time on campus.
“Thank you Duke! I am grateful to have fufilled a dream to play for the Blue Devils! I made some great memories that I will always cherish,” Stewart said.
“I’m thankful for all the coaches, trainers, managers, and staff for their support in my freshman year. I have loved all my teammates, the Cameron Crazies, my professors, and classmates. I’m especially thankful for my brothers of the freshman four, who made everyday special.
“With that being said, I have decided for my continued growth and development of my basketball goals I will be entering the transfer portal. Thank you again Blue Devils!”
Coming out of high school last year, Stewart was the No. 22 overall prospect per 247Sports. He was the No. 6 power forward in the nation and the No. 2 player from the state of Florida.
This past season he had just three games with more than six points with his highlight performance coming to the tune of 16 points and 10 rebounds against La Salle.
Where will Stewart take his talents next?