Redshirt sophomore guard Quinton Chievous will not return to Tennessee. “Source: UT redshirt sophomore wing Quinton Chievous likely to leave program; leaning toward going to Tulane or Eastern Kentucky,” Jimmy Hyams wrote. Chievous scored a total of four points and grabbed seven rebounds in nine appearances last season.
Cuonzo Martin originally announced on April 3rd that Chievous would transfer. “We have enjoyed having Quinton as part of this program for the last three years,” Martin said. “He’s worked extremely hard on the court, and he has also matched that effort in the classroom. He’s on track to graduate in three years, which is impressive. His Tennessee teammates and coaches wish him nothing but the best, and we expect him to make an impact wherever he lands.”
Chievous released an official statement at that time. “I want to thank the university, Coach Martin and the staff here for giving me an opportunity,” he said. “It’s a tough decision to leave Tennessee, but I feel like it’s the best decision for me. My teammates here are like brothers to me, and we’re all really close. I’m definitely going to continue supporting them.”
After the coaching change, Tyndall said the door wasn’t closed on Chievous returning and asked him to reconsider his decision.
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