Former SMU center Samet Yigitoglu has committed to transfer to Indiana, according to DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony.
The 7-footer spent the past two seasons with the Mustangs and was one of the ACC’s most improved players this year for Andy Enfield and Co. He averaged 10.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in 28 minutes per game, shooting 63% from the field.
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As a freshman last year, Yigitoglu started 32 of team’s 35 games, averaging 10 points, 6.2 rebounds and one block per game while shooting 53% from the field. That mark was among the best ever for an SMU first-year player.
However, he opted to enter the portal last week and quickly emerged as one of the top centers available in a class that is sparse with impact big men. Indiana prioritized the 7’1 Turk and have now closed the deal to add to one of the country’s best portal hauls so far.
South Carolina, Texas Tech, Washington, Louisville, and Gonzaga were among the other schools in early contact with Yigitoglu.
This developing story will be updated.
