PJ Haggerty leaves Memphis, most coveted participant in switch portal

Memphis star guard PJ Haggerty, the AAC Participant of the 12 months and a second-team All-American, entered the switch portal Thursday.

Haggerty now turns into essentially the most sought-after participant within the portal.

A 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore, Haggerty began his profession with six video games at TCU earlier than transferring to Tulsa within the spring of 2023. He spent one season with the Golden Hurricane, averaging 21.2 factors per sport, after which stayed within the AAC and moved to Memphis.

Haggerty led Memphis to a 29-6 report and each the regular-season and convention match championships within the AAC. He ranked third nationally in scoring at 21.7 factors per sport, whereas additionally averaging 5.8 rebounds and three.7 assists.

Haggerty additionally took a step ahead along with his perimeter taking pictures, hitting higher than 36% of his 3-point makes an attempt and making multiple per sport. He was named a consensus second-team All-American.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway now should substitute his complete beginning 5, with fellow starters Tyrese Hunter, Colby Rogers, Nick Jourdain and Dain Dainja out of eligibility.