Former Boston College Transfers Find Success After Switching Schools

With the recent news that Boston College is losing both Rakim Sanders and Brady Heslip to transfer, here is a look at some recent Eagles who switched out of BC during their collegiate careers.

Daye Kaba, Marist:

Daye Kaba, a 6'3", 210 pound guard struggled finding playing time in his first two seasons at Boston College. Kaba decided to transfer and Marist was his ultimate destination.

After sitting out the 2008-2009 season, Kaba returned as a junior this past season, averaging 8.7 ppg and 5.0 rpg.

He started 20 games this season for the Red Foxes, although Marist struggled, finishing 1-29 overall and 1-17 in the MAAC.

Marquez Haynes, UT-Arlington:

Haynes might be the most successful Boston College transfer at the collegiate level. After two full seasons at BC, Haynes decided to transfer south to UT-Arlington.

An Irving, Texas native, Haynes sat out the 2007-2008 season and instantly found success in the Southland Conference. As a junior, he started 29 games and was named as a second-team All-Southland performer.

This past season, Marquez Haynes went off. Averaging 22.6 ppg, which was good enough for fourth in the nation. Haynes was named the Southland Conference Player of the Year.

Akida McLain, Indiana University of Pennsylvania:

After being suspended and then kicked off the team at Boston College, McLain decided to transfer closer to home and Division II, IUP was his destination.

McLain most recently finished up a successful senior season at IUP. He averaged 14.6 ppg and started 33 games.

IUP had one of its best seasons in school history, finishing 33-3 overall before eventually losing in the Division II men's basketball National Championship game to Cal-Poly Pomona.

Shamari Spears, Charlotte:

Shamari Spears returned to the court this past season after sitting out in 2008-2009. The former big man for BC had plenty of success in his first season in Charlotte.

Spears averaged 16 points per game, alongside six rebounds per game and became a real focal point for the 49ers. Spears played big on plenty of occasions, scoring 20 in a loss at Duke and a career-high 31 points against George Washington.

With a new coach coming in, Spears will enter his senior season at Charlotte with an opportunity to lead the 49ers to the NCAA Tournament.

Sean Williams, NBA:

He didn't transfer out of Boston College, he got kicked off the team for off-the-court issues alongside Akia McLain. Instead of staying in school, Williams entered the NBA Draft and was taken 17th overall by the New Jersey Nets.

This past season, Williams played in 20 games, before being released by the Nets in January. A defensive presence, Williams led the team in blocks as both a freshman and a sophomore before being dismissed from Boston College.

Some of the players were and could have continued to be key contributors had they finished their careers at Boston College. However, reasons aside, each of them still shot for success in their respective destinations.

Rakim Sanders and Brady Heslip will look to do the same as they continue their collegiate careers elsewhere.