Appleton, Thomas to seek transfer

Thursday, April 9, 2009

While Kansas still waits to hear about possible recruits, it lost two players from last year’s recruiting class. Kansas coach Bill Self announced on Thursday that junior guard Tyrone Appleton and freshman forward Quintrell Thomas will seek a transfer following the spring semester.

“During our season-ending meetings, Tyrone and Quintrell discussed their roles with me and have expressed their interest to transfer,” Self said in a press release. “They have chosen to attend a university where they can have expanded roles.”

The announcement comes amongst anticipation for the addition of Xavier Henry and/or Lance Stephenson to next year’s recruiting class.

Appleton, a Gary, Ind., native, transferred from Midland (Texas) College and failed to crack Kansas’ guard rotation. He played in 21 games, including the first-round NCAA tournament game against North Dakota State, and averaged 2.2 points per game.

“Kansas has been a great experience, one that I will never forget,” Appleton said. “I enjoyed my teammates, coaches and the fans. I am just looking for more time on the court and don’t see it here. I want to be able to have a solid senior season.”

Thomas, 6-foot-8 forward from Newark, N.J., scored a career-high 10 points against New Mexico on Dec. 3. In 26 games he averaged 5.4 minutes, 1.5 points and two rebounds per game. Earlier this season Thomas said he had thoughts of transferring.

“Kansas has been great with the fans, my teammates and the tradition,” Thomas said. “I think by transferring, I can find an expanded role elsewhere. I want to thank the basketball staff and administration for the opportunity to play at Kansas and have no ill feelings toward the program.”

Self had nothing but admiration for the players on Thursday.

“Tyrone and Quintrell played an integral part of our success in winning the Big 12 title and advancing to the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen this past season,” Self said. “We, as a staff, know whoever gets them will be getting good, hardworking players. They have been fabulous young men, good teammates and solid ambassadors for the university.”

— — Edited by Liz Schubauer

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