Cal shooting guard transfer Darius McNeill, a rising sophomore who announced recently he was exploring the transfer market, has committed to play at SMU over OSU and a handful of other would-be suitors who pursued him in recent weeks.
McNeill had been contacted by the OSU staff, who had expressed strong interest in him when he announced he would explore a transfer. But ultimately the opportunity to play closer to home for the Houston native won out, he said.
“At this time, I’ve decided to transfer from Cal,” McNeill said. “I will be coming home to be closer to my mom and my family, which is the most important decision for me.