Former Florida guard Jai Lucas is headed to Texas.
“Texas has always been my dream school. I always wanted to go there,” Lucas said, according to the AP. “I hope I can come in and contribute and be a part of something big.”
Lucas, the son of former NBA player John Lucas, said Texas coach Rick Barnes was a major factor in his decision. He chose Texas over Rice and Baylor.
“I like his coaching style and the way he develops point guards,” Lucas said. “It’s hard to say no to that.”
At Florida, Lucas averaged 8.5 points, led the Gators in 3-point shooting and was named to the SEC all-freshman team. Gators coach Billy Donovan said last month that Lucas wanted to play the point, a spot Nick Calathes has secured. Instead, Lucas was relegated mostly to shooting guard.
Lucas will have to sit out a season before becoming eligible to play.
(Photo courtesy gatorsports.com)
