Huge news developing for Kansas basketball. It appears that forward Carlton Bragg is transferring out of Lawrence and away from the Jayhawks.
Big news coming for Kansas basketball today. Gary Parrish of CBS broke the news this morning that Jayhawk forward Carlton Bragg Jr. would be transferring out of the KU program.
Kansas forward Carlton Bragg is transferring
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) April 6, 2017
This isn’t necessarily a surprise given some of Bragg’s struggles in Lawrence, but it is still a loss for a program already losing at least three starters from an Elite Eight team. Bragg will have to sit out next season and regain eligibility in 2018-2019.
Bragg went to KU as part of their top 15 recruiting class in 2015. The McDonald’s All-American came in as the 21st best player in his class. The young forward never found much room as a freshman, averaging fewer than nine minutes per game. His sophomore year was more productive at 5.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, but his court time was inconsistent. He played more than 20 minutes just three times in 31 games. That was despite KU having just one other traditional post healthy for much of the season.
The school that picks up Bragg will have a tremendous asset on its hands. At 6’10”, 240-pounds, Bragg has the physical tools to excel at the highest level. He is athletic enough to run the floor while also have the bulk to really dig into the post. Bragg was also an efficient shooter when given the opportunity; he hit 53% of his career attempts for the Jayhawks.
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Bragg’s departure isn’t a big production loss, but it leaves KU’s roster a bit thinner. The Jayhawks are potentially down to just 10 players on scholarship as we approach the spring signing period. Coach Bill Self will likely hit the JUCO and transfer market to fill in the gaps. For Bragg, the Cleveland native will likely find a home with less immediate pressure.
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