Iowa State freshman point guard Tyrese Hunter announces intent to transfer

After one season with the Iowa State Cyclones, point guard Tyrese Hunter is on the move. The freshman announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal with a post on Twitter on Monday.

“First of all, I’d like to thank the Good Lord for blessing me with the ability and talent to play this game that I love so much,” Hunter wrote. “Secondly, to Cyclone Nation I wanna thank you all for the support and undying enthusiasm that you give Cyclone basketball every game at Hilton Coliseum or on the road. l’Il always appreciate it.

“Thanks to my coaches and staff as well as all the players for embracing me as I started my collegiate career here at low State. After praying, speaking with my family, and giving myself time to carefully consider my next steps on this journey, I’ve decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.”

In the 2021-22 season, Tyrese Hunter was second on the team in points per game. As starting point guard, he also led the Cyclones in assists. He averaged 11 ppg/3.5 rpg/4.9 apg, adding two steals per game in 31.9 minutes. He shot 39.1% from the field, 68.7% from the free-throw line and 27.4% from deep this season.

Hunter arrived at Iowa State as the No. 39 prospect in the nation, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. His freshman tape will undoubtedly draw in suitors from around the country to his recruitment once again. He has three years left to play and will be immediately eligible.

Hunter joins booming transfer portal

The NCAA Transfer Portal, which covers every NCAA sport at the Division I, II and III levels, is a private database with names of student-athletes who wish to transfer. It is not accessible to the public.

The process of entering the portal goes through a school’s compliance office. Once a player provides written notification of an intent to transfer, the office enters the player’s name in the database. The compliance office has 48 hours to comply with the player’s request.

Once a player’s name shows up in the portal, other schools can contact the player. Players can change their minds at any point and withdraw from the portal. However, once a player enters the portal, the current scholarship is no longer valid. In other words, if a player enters the portal but decides to stay, the school does not have to reoffer a scholarship.