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Duke a favorite for Memphis transfer Nichols

Memphis transfer Austin Nichols would like to play for Virginia, but Memphis isn't likely to alter its initial release, sources told CBSSports.com.

The Tigers blocked four schools -- Virginia, Iowa, Providence and Tennessee -- on Nichols' release last week in addition to any program in the American Athletic Conference. The four schools mentioned were restricted because they're on Memphis' schedule in 2016-17.

Sources said Nichols would like to play for the Cavaliers, but knows that Memphis' administration is unlikely to alter the initial release and he would then have to file a formal appeal.