Sam Hauser Transferring to UVA, Brother Joey to MSU After Leaving Marquette

The Hauser brothers have officially split up.

Sam Hauser announced his intention to transfer to Virginia and his brother Joey confirmed his transfer commitment to Michigan State on Tuesday.

"I'd like to thank Coach Bennett and his staff for this unbelievable opportunity," Sam Hauser tweeted. "Excited to announce that I have committed to the University of Virginia! Again, thank you to Marquette University for helping me represent them in a positive way the past 3 years. I can't wait to finish my college career in Charlottesville!"

"Proud to announce that I have committed to Michigan State University!" Joey Hauser tweeted. "Thank you to Coach Izzo and his staff for this opportunity. Once again, thank you Marquette University for allowing me to represent them this past season. I can't wait to take this next step in my college career!"

Both brothers will have to sit out the 2019-20 season due to NCAA transfer rules. Sam will have one season of eligibility remaining, while Joey will have two.

Their decision to transfer came as a major surprise in April, given that both were expected to play major roles for Marquette next season.

Sam Hauser averaged 14.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 45.9 percent shooting and was named a team co-MVP with Markus Howard. He was named to the All-Big East second team.

Joey Hauser averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 44.7 percent shooting during his redshirt freshman season. Both brothers started nearly every game for Marquette, which was ousted in the first round of the NCAA tournament but looked to be a potential Big East favorite for 2019-2020.

Both brothers have similar games, flashing an ability to stretch the floor from a big spot and some deft passing ability. It's likely they'll step into starting roles for their respective schools for the 2020-21 season.