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Former Auburn forward Matthew Atewe decides to transfer to Washington

Former Auburn post player Matthew Atewe has found a new home.

Atewe, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound center/forward who built his game around defense, decided to leave the program in March after two seasons on the Plains.

Atewe announced his decision to transfer to Washington on Twitter on Monday.

Proud to announce that I will attend the University of Washington for the remainder of my college career #Huskies #RealRecognizeReal

-- Mick Foley (@MatthewAtewe41) April 20, 2015

Injuries to his legs limited Atewe's impact at Auburn. After Atewe missed the first five games of the season due to a leg injury, he averaged 1.