Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Villanova sophomore guard Achraf Yacoubou of the Bronx has received his release.
“Yes,” he confirmed by text.
“I’m interested in Pitt, St. Louis, Georgia Tech, Miami and UNLV.”
The transfer was first reported by Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com.
The 6-foot-4 former Long Island Lutheran standout averaged 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12 minutes last season at Villanova.
“I averaged the highest 3-point percentage and field goal efficiency and was the best defensive player on the team and I also played well against Louisville and Syracuse and when I played 25 minutes I led the team in points and rebounds,” he said. “But after the last Syracuse game I ended up averaging 12 minutes and I wanted to play more but I wasn’t.
“Since there are the freshmen coming in and they are mostly guards I felt it was best for me to leave.
“I thank them for the opportunity to play at Nova but it’s time to move on.”
He also considered UConn and Kentucky before committing to Villanova in October 2009.
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
Villanova sophomore guard Achraf Yacoubou of the Bronx has received his release.
“Yes,” he confirmed by text.
“I’m interested in Pitt, St. Louis, Georgia Tech, Miami and UNLV.”
The transfer was first reported by Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com.
The 6-foot-4 former Long Island Lutheran standout averaged 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12 minutes last season at Villanova.
“I averaged the highest 3-point percentage and field goal efficiency and was the best defensive player on the team and I also played well against Louisville and Syracuse and when I played 25 minutes I led the team in points and rebounds,” he said. “But after the last Syracuse game I ended up averaging 12 minutes and I wanted to play more but I wasn’t.
“Since there are the freshmen coming in and they are mostly guards I felt it was best for me to leave.
“I thank them for the opportunity to play at Nova but it’s time to move on.”
He also considered UConn and Kentucky before committing to Villanova in October 2009.
