Wednesday, July 13, 2005
J.R. Giddens is transferring to the University of New Mexico.
The former Jayhawk decided to leave the University after a May 19 incident outside the Moon Bar, an incident in which Giddens was stabbed in the right calf.
New Mexico is the only university that Giddens visited, and he made his decision within two weeks of leaving Kansas. Other universities such as Tennessee and Florida also showed interest in Giddens, who was set to be the leading returning scorer for the Jayhawks next season. Giddens averaged 10.1 points his sophomore year and led Kansas in 3-pointers both of his seasons as a Jayhawk.
Giddens will have to sit out his junior season because of NCAA transfer rules.
“J.R. seems excited about going to the University of New Mexico,” said Kansas men’s basketball head coach Bill Self. “They have an excellent program there and we wish him the best and hope he’s able to live out his dream.”
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