Mississippi State Guard Riley Kugel Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Mississippi State University junior guard Riley Kugel enters the NCAA Transfer Portal. He made this move after one season with the Bulldogs in Starkville. He now seeks new opportunities for his college basketball career.
Kugel began at Mississippi State after two seasons at the University of Florida. There, he played 65 games and averaged 9.5 points per game. He first planned to transfer to Kansas. That plan did not work, so he signed with the Bulldogs.
At Mississippi State, he averaged 9.3 points and 3.0 rebounds each game. He shot 43% from the floor in just over 22 minutes of play. He reached a career best with 75% from the free-throw line. His efficiency dropped when the Bulldogs began SEC play.
High school coaches and fans ranked Kugel as a top prospect. He was No. 71 nationally and No. 10 among shooting guards in the 2022 class. These rankings come from the On3 Industry Ranking, which uses data from several recruiting services. After his transfer, he will have one year of eligibility at his next school.
Mississippi State fans and college basketball followers now watch his next steps. The NCAA Transfer Portal helps players find a new path in college sports. Kugel’s move shows how college athletics keeps changing.
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