Kentucky’s loss is Maryland’s gain: Sharpshooter Joey Hart leaves Wildcats for Terrapins
So, Kentucky loses another player. Shocking, isn’t it? Not really. It seems like every other day we hear about another Wildcat packing up and heading out of town. This time, it’s freshman guard Joey Hart who is entering the transfer portal. I guess he heard the grass is greener on the other side of the court.
Hart, a 3-star guard ranked 197th overall in the 2023 class, was once committed to Maryland. Yes, Maryland. A team that actually wants to keep its players. What a concept.
After spending three whole seasons with the Maryland Terrapins, Hart has decided to jump ship and explore his options. I mean, who wouldn’t want to leave a program with a coach who actually appreciates their players and treats them like human beings? Must be a tough decision for poor Joey.
Coach Mark Turgeon confirmed the news today, expressing his gratitude for Hart’s contributions to the team. I’m sure he’s devastated to see such a talented player go. Or maybe he’s just relieved to have one less headache to deal with. Who knows.
Hart, a 6-foot-4 guard from Baltimore, was known for his sharpshooting abilities and his knack for coming off the bench and actually making a difference on the court. A rare breed, indeed. But hey, who needs that kind of talent when you can have a revolving door of players coming in and out of your program every year?
As Hart embarks on his journey to find a new college basketball home, I’m sure he’ll have no shortage of suitors lining up to add him to their roster. Because let’s face it, who wouldn’t want a player who actually knows how to put the ball in the hoop?
So, as we eagerly await updates on Hart’s transfer saga, let’s take a moment to reflect on the state of college basketball today. A world where players come and go like it’s nobody’s business, and loyalty is just a word in the dictionary. But hey, at least we can always count on Kentucky to keep things interesting.
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Source: A Sea Of Blue
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