Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Wright State coach Clint Sargent has known for at least a couple of weeks that a mass exodus was coming. But as has been his custom, he’s taking the high road with it — no ill will, no grudges.
Three star players — fifth-year junior Brandon Noel, fifth-year senior Alex Huibregtse and fourth-year junior Keaton Norris — have all told Sargent they’re transferring. Sophomores Drey Carter and Ben Southerland also are looking for new schools.
“For those upperclassmen that are moving on, it was time. Those exit meetings, those conversations, were very appreciative. The families that have been here — you look at the Noel family, five years; Huibregtse family, five years; Norris family, four years … We helped those kids grow up, and it was time,” he said.
“I think everybody understood that. We’re excited to see them finish their careers (elsewhere). We understand this is just a different landscape.”
The 6-8 Noel was the preseason Horizon League player of the year. He’s a two-time second-team all-league pick and averaged 19.0 points and 7.7 rebounds while shooting 55.2% last season.
Huibregtse, a three-year starting shooting guard, was a preseason second-team all-league pick. He hit a slump late in the year but still averaged 13.5 points with a team-high 90 threes.
