Redshirt freshman Deon Stroud, a 6-5 guard with exceptional athletic ability, will transfer, according to Rivals.com. Stroud was seen as a possible future star for the Miner program. Becoming the fourth player to announce transfer intentions, Stroud became another major blow to the basketball program.
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Coming out of Trinity International High School in Las Vegas before previously playing at San Joaquin Memorial, located in Fresno, California, Stroud was considered a three-star prospect by ESPN. Averaging almost a triple-double a game in his senior season, Stroud was considered a very good all-around player. He averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists per game.