Miami Hurricanes senior guard Chris Lykes will not be turning pro after all. But he won’t be returning to UM either.
In a Thursday morning web conference with reporters, Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said Lykes was moving on to a professional career, either in the NBA or Europe. Two days later, Lykes reversed course.
“After talking with my family and a few trustworthy people, the best decision for me is to return to college for another year and PROVE myself again,” Lykes wrote in an Instagram post. “with that being said I will be entering the transfer portal hoping for a fresh start.