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Here's what happened to former ASU basketball players who transferred out

The transfer portal has made it easy for college athletes to come and go. Arizona State men's basketball has been one program that has been on both the receiving and losing end of the equation.

This year the Sun Devils have 10 new players on their roster, with seven of those new additions being Division I transfers.

But let's take a look at the players ASU has lost. Some have had a major impact on their teams while many have had little, or in some cases are not playing. Seven of the players listed have played at three or more colleges in their respective careers.

In alphabetical order:

C Enoch Boakye (Jr., 6-11, 250, Fresno State)

Fresno State Bulldogs center Enoch Boakye (13) dunks the ball over UNLV Rebels forward Kalib Boone (10) in the second half at Thomas & Mack Center.
Fresno State Bulldogs center Enoch Boakye (13) dunks the ball over UNLV Rebels forward Kalib Boone (10) in the second half at Thomas & Mack Center.

Then: Came to ASU as a highly regarded four-star prospect but never met that potential. Was at ASU for two years, averaging 3.3 minutes last season, even less than he got as a true freshman when he played in 31 games with two starts, only to slip down the depth chart falling behind true freshman Duke Brennan.

Now: Has played in 25 games, starting 22 of those. Averaging 8.4 points and 8.2 rebounds with a season-high of 19 points against Air Force and a best of 16 rebounds against UC Santa Barbara. Also has 30 blocked shots for the Bulldogs who are 11-16 overall and 4-10 in Mountain West play.

G Caleb Christopher (Sr., 6-1, 190, Hope International)

Then: Was at ASU for two seasons, 2019-20 and 2020-21, getting to play alongside brother Josh his second year with Josh being a first-round NBA draft pick after his only season at ASU. But Caleb never saw meaningful minutes in his two seasons.

Now: Is on his third school now after spending two seasons at ASU and one at Tennessee Tech. This is his second season at an NAIA school located in Southern California. Averaging 4.7 points and 10.1 minutes per game, but did have 25 points against Justice. Averaged 5.2 points in 2022-23. Hope is 20-8 overall and 9-5 in the Golden State Athletic Conference.

F Duke Brennan (So., 6-10, 235, Grand Canyon)

GCU forward Duke Brennan (24) at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on Feb. 17, 2024.
GCU forward Duke Brennan (24) at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on Feb. 17, 2024.

Then: Saw considerable playing time last season as a true freshman, averaging 9 minutes per game and reaching double digits 14 times. Best game was 12 points against San Francisco but had nine points, seven rebounds, a block and a steal against Cal.

Now: The Gilbert native and product of Hillcrest Prep chose to stay in town and has excelled for the Antelopes. Has started all 28 games, averaging 6.8 points and 6.9 rebounds with 21 steals and 18 blocked shots. Has a season-best of 19 points against Sam Houston State for the 24-4 Lopes, who lead the Western Athletic Conference.

F Devan Cambridge (Fifth-year Sr., 6-6, 210, Texas Tech)

Texas Tech's forward Devan Cambridge (35) sits on the bench during the Big 12 basketball game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.
Texas Tech's forward Devan Cambridge (35) sits on the bench during the Big 12 basketball game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.

Then: Spent just one season in Tempe but it was a memorable one as he played alongside brother Desmond Jr., who was also a newcomer. Played in 36 games, starting 35 and averaged 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds with a best of 18 points. Was considered one of the team leaders and a player who did all the intangible things didn't necessarily show up in a box score like take a charge, force a turnover.

Now: After last season, he put out on social media that he was returning to Tempe. Then a week later he was in the transfer portal, eventually declaring he was going to Oregon, only to end up at Texas Tech. He started the first eight games of this season and averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds with a best of 17 points against Michigan. His season ended with a torn ACL sustained in a game against Omaha. The Red Raiders are 19-8 overall and 8-6 in the Big 12 and have been in and out of the national rankings.

F Pavlo Dziuba (Jr., 6-8, 240, High Point)

Then: Was the youngest player in college basketball, 17, when he suited up for ASU in 2020-21. He played in only eight games with 10 minutes being the most he played in any one game. Then spent two seasons at Maryland where he also saw minimal time.

Now: Still yet to see significant minutes as High Point, out of the Big South Conference. The Ukraine native has a season high of seven points against Longwood and is averaging nine minutes per game for a team that is 23-6 overall and 12-2 and in first place in the conference. Did have 13 rebounds and six points in a win over Radford.

C Will Felton (So., 6-9, 260, North Carolina A&T)

Then: Was in Tempe for the 2021-2022 season but redshirted and saw no game action.

Now: Has been at the Greensboro-based school for two years but has not played a single game after sustaining a knee injury in a scrimmage against Presbyterian this season. Also had a knee injury that prevented him from playing his first year at the school.

F Jalen Graham (Fifth-year Sr., 6-10, 220, Arkansas)

Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) blocks the jump shot attempts by LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) blocks the jump shot attempts by LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Then: The Mountain Pointe HS product was at ASU from 2019 to 2022, earning second-team Pac-12 honors in 2021-22 when he averaged 9.9 points and 4.6 rebounds which stands as his best year at either college. Overall played in 73 career games, including 43 starts, with the Sun Devils and tallied 546 career points (7.0 avg.) with 315 career rebounds (4.4 avg.) and 90 blocks.

Now: Has played in 20 games, starting five in his second season with the Razorbacks who are 14-13 overall and 5-9 in the SEC. Averaging 7.4 points and 3 rebounds in 13.4 minutes but has had six games in double figures with a 18 of 18 in a loss to LSU. Averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds his first year at Arkansas. Has missed the last three games with a shoulder injury.

G Jay Heath (Sr., 6-3, 209, Georgetown)

Then: Played at ASU in 2021-22 after spending the two previous seasons at Boston College. Averaged 10.6 points in his lone season in Tempe with a season-best of 20 against Utah among 17 games in which he scored in double digits.

Now: The transfer took him home as he hails from Washington. Is averaging 8.2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in his second season with the Hoyas who are 9-18 overall and 2-14 in the Big East. His best game this season was 17 points in a nonconference game against Mount St. Mary's. Averaged 12.3 points last season with a high of 25 points.

G D.J. Horne (Fifth-year Sr., 6-1, 175, North Carolina State)

DJ Horne #0 of the NC State Wolfpack dribbles the ball while defended by Skyy Clark #55 and Ty-Laur Johnson #4 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second half of the 89-83 win over Louisville at KFC YUM! Center on Jan. 13, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.
DJ Horne #0 of the NC State Wolfpack dribbles the ball while defended by Skyy Clark #55 and Ty-Laur Johnson #4 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second half of the 89-83 win over Louisville at KFC YUM! Center on Jan. 13, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Then: Played at ASU for two years (2021-23) after transferring from Illinois State, competing in 65 games and averaging 12.5 points both seasons. Scored in double figures 23 times, coming up big in the postseason. Scored a total of 37 points with nine rebounds and four assists in two NCAA playoff games. His career high as a Sun Devil was 25 points last season against Northern Arizona.

Now: The transfer gave him a chance to play at home as he hails from Raleigh. Averaging 17.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists with 11 games of 20 or more points, a season best of 32 coming in a loss to Syracuse. Is sixth in the ACC in scoring for the Wolfpack who are 17-10, 9-7 in ACC play.

G Jaelen House (Fifth year Sr., 6-0, 170, New Mexico)

New Mexico Lobos guard Jaelen House (10) looks to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium.
New Mexico Lobos guard Jaelen House (10) looks to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium.

Then: The Shadow Mountain HS grad and son of former ASU great Eddie House played his first two years of college right at home, used primarily as a defensive specialist, averaging 17 minutes per game those two seasons.

Now: Has spent the last three at New Mexico where he has thrived on both ends of the floor, starting 86 games in those three years, averaging 16.9, 16.9 and 15.5 points respectively. He is the first Lobo in history, and just the third player in Mountain West history to have consecutive seasons with at least 500 points and 125 assists. Set the school single-season record with 86 steals in 2022-23, ranking second nationally at 2.69 spg. Has been an All-Mountain West selection for the last two seasons.

G Austin Nunez (So., 6-2, 170, Mississippi)

Then: Averaged 16.3 minutes per game as a true freshman, generally being used as the first guard off the bench. Averaged 4.5 points but had a season-high of 15 points against Michigan in an early season tournament. Had 10 points against VCU in the first game of that event and was an all-tournament selection. Missed the last eight games of the season with a concussion sustained against Utah on Feb. 18.

Now: Is only averaging 6.9 minutes per game, his most significant playing time being 18 minutes against South Carolina. Ole Miss sits at 19-8 overall, 6-8 in the SEC.

G Justin Rochelin (So., 6-5, 205, Oregon State)

Then: One of the three high school recruits who were in Tempe for the 2021-22 season but did not see any game action and red-shirted.

Now: Has played in 23 games with two starts, averaging 11.3 minutes per game. Best of eight points this season game in the third game against Nebraska. Last season he missed the first nine games and the final 10 games due to injury, Averaged 2.8 points and 13.2 minutes per game. Oregon State is 12-16, 4-13, last in the Pac-12.

F Warren Washington (Fifth-year Sr., 7-0, 225, Texas Tech)

Texas Tech's forward Warren Washington (22) is substituted out of the game against Kansas in a Big 12 basketball game, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.
Texas Tech's forward Warren Washington (22) is substituted out of the game against Kansas in a Big 12 basketball game, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.

Then: Played one season in Tempe, transferring from Nevada. Played 34 games, starting all of them and averaged 9.2 points and 6.9 rebounds with two double-doubles. His best game of 21 points and eight rebounds came against USC.

Now: Transferred to Texas Tech, making that his fourth school in five years, getting a lucrative NIL deal. Averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 rebounds with 37 blocks and 19 steals. Has scored in double digits in 12 games with a season-best of 19 against BYU. High rebound game was 12 on two occasions. Returned to action Saturday after missing two games with a foot injury.

G Demari Williams (So. 6-6, 219, Oral Roberts)

Then: Started his college career in Tempe in 2021-2022 but saw no action and red-shirted.

Now: Averaged 4.9 minutes as a redshirt freshman in 2022-23 but did have 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 25 minutes against Ozarks Christian. The team is 11-7 overall so far this season but he has not played.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Here's what happened to former ASU basketball players who transferred out