According to Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio, UK sophomore forward Daimion Collins is expected by most to transfer closer to home (Texas).
Collins had to deal with the tragedy of losing his father just before the 2022-23 season, which Pilgrim and others believe will ultimately have him trying to get closer to family.
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And then there’s Collins, who has to weigh his options for unfortunate reasons after losing his father to open his sophomore season in Lexington. It’s an unthinkable tragedy that puts basketball on the back burner as he considers his future, putting family first. The expectation among scouts and unanimously in basketball circles is that the 6-foot-9 forward hits the portal and transfers closer to home in Texas. That’s the growing belief on Kentucky’s side, as well.
If this were a basketball decision, Collins would be back. He has enjoyed his time at UK and the support system he’s developed over the course of his two years here. But this isn’t about basketball, unfortunately. He’s got to do what’s best for himself and his family, and the expectation is that will be to head home.
