The players and the coaching staff all have that winning culture.”. The last few months have involved major decisions for McClung and the whirlwind of developments have occurred in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. If Mac McClung ever wanted to be a distributing point guard, his actions on the court did not quite support that.
Hazan said McClung never informed Ewing of that and was blindsided to see reports of him withdrawing from the NBA draft while he was in the midst of navigating the pre-draft process. We are ready for you @McclungMac! https://t.co/LqTHTeplok. The former Hoyas' leading scorer last season has committed to Texas Tech, he announced on his Twitter page on Wednesday.
With so much uncertainty at that moment and the current COVID-19 pandemic we are living in, I assumed that the idea of transferring to a different program was going to be the last thing that players had on their minds. I will quickly point out that Texas Tech fans should be ecstatic about McClung, because he is a player that understands how to use his natural athleticism and offensive ability, to score in a variety of ways. He was named to the Big East’s all-freshman team after averaging 13.1 points in 26.4 minutes for the Georgetown Hoyas last season before deciding to enter his name into the NBA Draft process. We wish him and his new program the absolute best of luck. COLLEGE HOOPS: Mac McClung (Gate City) settled in at Texas Tech as 2020-21 season looms.
However, McClung didn’t find out until Oct. 30 that the NCAA had approved his transfer waiver and made him eligible to play during the 2020-21 season. "I'm looking for a place I can call home.
USC, Arkansas, Wake Forest, Auburn, Memphis, Texas Tech and BYU were the finalists for McClung’s services and none of them seem to fit his criteria of being “close to home.”. Tim Johnson excelled in several sports at Thomas Walker High School back in the day and is returning to his multi-sport roots with the Northwood Panthers. Georgetown’s Mac McClung plays during a college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. The loudest fans! “Talking to fans, it is clear he is one of the most highly- anticipated players to come into this program in recent years – maybe of all time. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images), LUBBOCK, TEXAS – MARCH 07: The Texas Tech Red Raiders (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images). You can cancel at any time. Perhaps it was “the outpouring of attention from Red Raider Nation,” such as Patrick Mahomes, that made “McClung’s decision to head to Lubbock was a no-brainer.” Who knows?
Where will he fit in with head coach Chris Beard’s talented squad? The Red Raiders have established themselves as a transfer destination, which does take a hit in the family environment. The loudest fans! We got The biggest arena on the list! Downplaying the announcement a bit on his own Twitter page, McClung’s decision announcement features a nice dunking animation from the folks at The Overtime.
"The podcast with Andy Katz was not the deciding factor to my decision to transfer," McClung said.
Too soon? McClung, himself, told ESPN that “It was a number of different events that made me feel I had no choice but to transfer … McClung averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists over the course of 50 games in his two seasons at Georgetown, but the Hoyas never won a postseason game.
Tomorrow I will be announcing my commitment ‼️‼️, Fredette on his personal Twitter account wrote to McClung, “Come be legendary. I would not be surprised to see a lot of number zero jerseys being worn in the stands this year.”. With that being said, McClung’s elite play night in and night out did not equate to many wins (34-31 combined record in two seasons), which probably didn’t sit too well with him. He expects to appear in the portal imminently, after completing the required paperwork. He was in the midst of a breakout sophomore season, averaging 15.7 points, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 27 minutes per game, before a foot injury derailed his season after just 21 games. 11 recruit Johnson decommits from Syracuse, San Diego State to open 4-team event vs. UCLA, 2020-21 men's college basketball preview: Preseason picks, rankings, complete coverage. Along with BYU, McClung’s seven schools include Texas Tech, Auburn, Memphis, Wake Forest, USC, Arkansas. Your privacy is safe with us. A global fan base + you will win and definitely get buckets,” wrote Abouo. Hurley: 2-week pause threatens UConn's start, NCAA official warns against player-based betting, Seton Hall pauses due to COVID-19 test results, Miami-Stetson is first PPD game of new season, Garza, Butler top AP preseason All-America picks, No.
As he attempts to soar to new heights at Texas Tech, his game has gotten better since leaving high school.
Sawyer Adams knew what was coming, and the senior defensive back made the play. A great coaching staff! McClung, a 6-foot-2 guard, was named to the Big East's all-freshman team after averaging 13.1 points in 26.4 minutes for the Hoyas. The most sought after transfer on the market - Mac McClung - is now a Red Raider.
Mac McClung makes it official and is transferring to Texas Tech.The entire Georgetown incoming class of 2018 is now gone:McClung (Texas Tech)Akinjo (Arizona)LeBlanc (LSU)Carter (Texas-Arlington)Last Hoyas transfer to the Big XII was Brandon Bolden (Kansas St). Maybe McClung’s agent asked if his new coach is able to provide the necessary opportunities to show-off and develop his point guard skills for an NBA career.
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. A great coaching staff! 2 at Georgetown) that he sported during his senior season at Gate City, when he led the Blue Devils to the VHSL Class 2 state championship and rewrote the state’s record book. "I think it affected my pre-draft process, and seemed to confuse a lot of teams.". McClung chose Texas Tech from a “Top 7” including Arkansas, Auburn, BYU, Memphis, USC and Wake Forest.