He's not going to be wanting for options as he makes a decision on his next college destination.
Former four-star freshman UCLA Bruins power forward Berke Buyuktuncel , who entered the NCAA's transfer portal this spring, seems to be circling several different collegiate powerhouse programs.reports that the 6-foot-9 big man is being eyed by 11 excellent schools.
Buckling under the weight of outsized expectations as a supposed top-50 prospect, Buyuktuncel played sparingly, averaging 4.5 points on .385/.297/.628 shooting splits and 2.5 rebounds in 16.3 minutes off the bench. He started in just eight of the 26 contests he managed to play for the 16-17 Bruins during an unhappy 2023-24 season.
Buyuktuncel, initially considered a possible first round one-and-done NBA draft prospect, is pretty raw, but he still has a chance to develop into a very solid NCAA player and, yes, a passable pro, too. But he needs more time, more seasoning, and more trust in an offense that can survive with him getting more touches. That's not this Bruins team anymore.
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