Marquette basketball exodus: Theo John transferring to Duke

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Forward Theo John says he’s transferring from Marquette to Duke, yet another player to leave the Golden Eagles.

on Friday that after conferring with his family he will spend his final year of eligibility with the Blue Devils.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my basketball journey," he said,

The 6-foot-9 John averaged 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this past season. His 191 career blocks rank second in Marquette history. He has made 91 starts over the last three seasons.

John’s departure is another piece of the

Other transfers from Marquette’s 2020-21 team include

Transfers are not uncommon any time there’s a change of coaches. On Thursday, the NCAA, as expected, approved a plan allowing all players to transfer once as an undergraduate without missing a season.

Marquette announced on Thursday the additions of George Mason transfer Tyler Kolek and Clemson transfer Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The Golden Eagles also are bringing in a five-man freshman class that includes three recruits who initially had committed to play for Smart at Texas.

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