Former Rutgers guard Cam Spencer breaks down why he picked UConn in the transfer portal
Former Rutgers basketball standout guard Cam Spencer said his move to UConn this offseason was all about fit. Spencer, who had a very strong season with Rutgers last year, entered the transfer portal this offseason and joins what is now the third team of his college basketball career.
Spencer transferred from Loyola-Maryland to Rutgers last year. In his lone season with the Scarlet Knights program, he averaged 13.2 points per game.
His decision to leave the program after one year was a bit of a surprise given how seamlessly he fit into head coach Steve Pikiell’s team.
In an interview this week, Spencer was asked by college basketball insider Andy Katz “Why UConn?”
“It was a great fit from the first call, we spoke early,” Spencer told Katz.
“The assistants, we just meshed well, very blue-collar people, competitive people like myself. Really just meshed very well, it was a perfect fit for me.”
UConn are the defending national champions after they beat Miami to win the title.
Cam Spencer on his transfer from @RutgersMBB to @UConnMBB for @MarchMadnessMBB: pic.twitter.com/rLTP10KkZA
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) September 26, 2023
Katz followed up his brief interview with Spencer when he asked about how he fit in with the Huskies.
“It’s really a bunch of good guys who are well-coached and just all about the team. Very unselfish, all about winning and I think I fit right in,” Spencer said.
“I’m here to do whatever it takes to help the team win on both ends of the floor. Really just happy with the coaches and all the guys on the team so far. Can’t wait to get the season started.”
