AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring last season.
Storr said Thursday in a post on social media that he was making this decision “with great enthusiasm and humility.” Later Thursday, Kansas announced the addition of Storr and former South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo.
“Joining the Jayhawks is a dream come true and I am extremely honored for this opportunity to be a part of Kansas basketball tradition and culture,” Storr said in his post.
It was a busy day with transfer news involving Wisconsin, such as Badgers point guard Chucky Hepburn announced on social media that he was also entering the portal. Tennessee announced the signing of Hofstra transfer guard Darlinstone Dubar.
Storr, who is 6-foot-3, averaged 16.8 points and 3.9 rebounds for Wisconsin last season while helping the Badgers go 22-14. Wisconsin took fifth place in the NCAA tournament, but lost 72-61 to James Madison in the opening round.
mayonnaise had already announced on social media two weeks ago that he committed to Kansas. He was the Summit League Player of the Year last season, averaging 18.8 points and helping South Dakota State win the conference award. NCAA automatic offer. O Rabbits fell 82-65 to Iowa State in the opening round of the tournament.
Kansas will be Storr’s third school in as many seasons. Storr began his college career at St. John’s, where he averaged 8.8 points during the 2022-23 season.
While Storr was only at Wisconsin for one year, Hepburn was a three-year starter for the Badgers. As a freshman, he helped Wisconsin clinch a share of the 2022 Big Ten regular-season title by scoring a game-breaking 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left in a 70-67 win over Purdue.
Hepburn averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals last season. He scored 12.2 points per game during the 2022-23 season and 7.9 points per game in 2021-22.
“As you embark on this new chapter and enter the transfer portal, please know that my decision is not a reflection of anything that is missing at Wisconsin,” Hepburn said in a statement. Instagram post announcing his decision while thanking Wisconsin players, coaches and fans. “Instead, it is an opportunity to explore new possibilities and continue my journey towards my dreams.
“Thank you, Wisconsin, for everything you have given me. I will carry the lessons and memories of my time here with me wherever I go, and I will always be proud to have been a Badger.”
Duke forward TJ Power also announced he was entering the transfer portal. Power, the nation’s No. 20 recruit in his high school class, according to composite rankings from recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports, averaged 2.1 points and 6.7 minutes in 26 games at Duke last season.
The 6-8, 211-pound Dubar spent the last three seasons at Hofstra after beginning his college career with a season at Iowa State. He scored 1,359 points and grabbed 580 rebounds in four seasons, averaging 11.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He is a 52.3% shooter and shoots 38.1% from beyond the arc.
The Charlotte, North Carolina native just posted his best season yet, averaging 17.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
“Darlinstone brings toughness and a strong work ethic, which will mesh well with the players already in our locker room,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said.
