Trevor Manuel to Transfer from Oregon: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Forward Trevor Manuel didn’t take long to determine he didn’t want to remain with the Oregon Ducks.

Head coach Dana Altman confirmed to Danny Moran of the Oregonian on Tuesday the true freshman plans to transfer just 14 games into the season.

“The door’s always open,” Altman said. “I don’t want him to leave. Obviously I think he’s got a lot of upside, but everybody’s got to do what they’ve got to do.”   

Altman told Moran that Manuel hadn’t returned his calls as of Tuesday afternoon’s practice—well after Matt Prehm of 247Sports first reported the news of his transfer.

Manuel was a 4-star prospect from basketball territory in Lansing, Michigan, but has played in just nine games this season and only 7.1 minutes in those contests. He didn’t play at all in Sunday’s rivalry game against Oregon State, a 70-57 loss.

Manuel had offers from basketball heavyweights Florida State, Michigan and Michigan State, as well as USC and Wake Forest, which could give an early glimpse at his potential landing spot.   

Before Manuel committed to Oregon, 247Sports forecast he’d likely remain near his roots at Michigan State.

Manuel will probably want increased minutes at his next destination, which seems unlikely at a powerhouse like Michigan State given he wasn't utilized much at Oregon—a respectable program but certainly not in the same echelon as the Spartans. 

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