By ADAM ZAGORIA
Kentucky sophomore guard Quade Green has committed to Washington and will transfer.
“Yes, I did,” he said by text.
Asked why he chose them, Green said, “Just something about them.”
Green will be eligible during the second semester in the 2019-20 season.
The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
Hopkins and Syracuse were runners up last time.
Seems like a perfect fit this time around. https://t.co/TbwfH9THoT
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) December 20, 2018
Washington head coach Mike Hopkins was part of the effort to recruit Green to Syracuse out of high school before Green ultimately chose Kentucky in November 2016.
“I have loved my time at Kentucky and love Coach Cal and the staff,” Green said when he announced his transfer. “This was a difficult decision and one I didn’t take lightly. However, after talking with my family and the coaching staff, I just felt like it was best that I explore other opportunities for my athletic and academic future. I have enjoyed my time at Kentucky and I’ll never forget the Big Blue Nation for its love and its support.”
Green appeared in 43 games for the Wildcats over parts of two seasons, averaging 9.0 points and 2.6 assists per game. He was third on the 2017-18 team as a freshman with 41 3-pointers and had made 11 of 26 this season (42.3 percent).
The Philadelphia native started 13 of 34 games in 2017-18 and was averaging 17.8 minutes per game this season. He played a key role on the 2018 Southeastern Conference Tournament championship team, topping double figures 17 times, including six of his final 11 games played. He had three or more assists in 17 games last season. Green hit the game-winning layup in a comeback victory vs. Vanderbilt.
Green scored in double figures in four games this season, including a season-high 17 points with three 3-pointers vs. VMI. He made a career-high four 3-pointers vs. Monmouth and dished out three or more assists in five games this season.
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