PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - After a disappointing freshman season, BYU forward Kanon Catchings has entered the transfer portal.
The highly-touted 4-star recruit came to BYU with high expectations. But injuries and lack of playing time derailed his freshman season. Catching averaged 7.2 points per game on 41.1% shooting.
His high water mark came against Baylor, when Catchings scored 23 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting performance. Catchings played just nine total minutes in two NCAA Tournament games and scored two points.
Many experts thought Catchings could be an NBA first round pick after playing one season at BYU, but those expectations have since dissipated.
Catchings, the nephew of WNBA legend Tamika Catchings, originally committed to Purdue before having a change of heart and came to BYU. There is speculation Catchings may transfer to Purdue to play for the Boilermakers next season.
Catchings and Elijah Stewart are the two BYU players who have entered the portal since a Sweet 16 loss to Alabama on Thursday.