GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. is transferring to Florida and will be eligible to play immediately.
Blackshear announced his decision via Instagram on Wednesday night, choosing the Gators over Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
His formal paperwork is expected to be completed later this week.
"First of all want to thank coach Buzz (Williams) and the amazing staff over these past four years," Blackshear wrote in his social media post. "This team has become my family and I am so thankful for it. I also want to thank my Blacksburg family for taking a young kid from Orlando and showing him what home is.