Originally Posted by Rivals.com

Alex Galindo, the 6-foot-6, 203 pound small forward from St. Benedict's Prep School in New Jersey is contemplating a transfer from the University of Kansas at the end of the semester. While Galindo has not yet made a final decision about his future, he and Coach Bill Self intend to have a decision made after the Final Four.

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Several minutes ago, Bill Self indicated that freshman Alex Galindo was thinking about transferring out of the program. As it stands right now, no decision has been made, but it does appear that Galindo is looking to find another school, closer to home, for next year.

"I was notified this morning by a radio station that there was a rumor concerning Alex Galindo (transferring) and they asked me if there was any truth to the rumor," Bill Self said. "The fact of the matter is Alex and I have visited about this and we are going to come to a definite answer when I get back from the Final Four.

"There is certainly a possibility that he could transfer and there is also a possibility that he could stay," he added. "He has been very open and upfront. We'll have an announcement one way or another early next week."

Should Alex Galindo actually decide to transfer at the end of the semester, a scholarship would become available for another player from the class of 2005.

"Coach and I have met a couple of times since the season ended," Alex Galindo said. "We plan on meeting again once he gets back from the Final Four. There is still a lot of stuff to think about and talk about when he gets from St. Louis."

While the Kansas coaching staff is interested in a number of players, DeAndre Thomas would likely be the favorite to fill the open spot.

"I will be taking an official visit to Kansas a week after the Final Four," Thomas said. "I talked to the Kansas coaching staff and that date works great for the both of us. Kansas is definitely my leader at this time and they will be extremely tough to beat.

"Illinois, Florida State and Georgetown are the other schools I am considering right now," he added. "Once my visit to Kansas is complete, I will make a decision about what schools to visit after that. I will say that Kansas is the team to beat right now."

JayhawkSlant.com will have much more information on this story as details become available.

Originally Posted by Ragone

Haha, Ku fans have been counting on galindo to be the next star.. i'm loving this..

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Where have you been picking up this crap? The next star? C'mon. You gotta know better than that.

SI

Originally Posted by Rivals.com

University of Kansas freshman men's basketball player Alex Galindo will transfer from KU at the end of this semester, head coach Bill Self announced Monday. A 6-7 guard from Newark, N.J., Galindo played in 22 games last season with one start at Colorado on January 15.


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Galindo has decided to leave Kansas at the end of the semester
"We enjoyed Alex this past year," Self said. "Losing his summer to a broken wrist, and over a month of preseason workouts due to a pulled groin, certainly slowed his development. We are very appreciative of Alex's efforts throughout the season we wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors.

"With Alex's departure, it does allow us to provide Christian Moody a scholarship for the upcoming year, which he richly deserves," Self added.

A 6-7 guard from Newark, N.J., Galindo played in 22 games last season with one start at Colorado on January 15. The Puerto Rico born Galindo averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game in 10.4 minutes per contest.

Galindo scored a career-high 14 points against Wisconsin-Milwaukee and made clutch three-point field goals for KU in victories against Georgia Tech and Texas A&M.

"I enjoyed my freshman year," Galindo said. "It had its ups and downs, but overall it was a learning experience. I wish Kansas and its fans nothing but success.

Originally Posted by lcjjdnh

More important to Rutgers fans should be the fact that I've heard they'll be getting Fred Hill Jr. as an associate coach. This guy was responsible for Villinova'a great recruiting classes the past few years and the Seton Hall class of Barrett, Griffen, etc. Reading a bunch of different message boards (Villanova, Rutgers, SHU) it seems like he'll leave 'Nova for Rutgers if he's guarenteed the HC job when Waters leaves.

I really hope that this isn't true or that it prompts Seton Hall to fire Orr and hire Hill. He's probably the best recruiter and the east coast and to let him go to Rutgers will probably be one of the biggest mistakes SHU could make. Rutgers will rule NJ basketball for years to come if this happens.

Originally Posted by General Mike

It should be mentioned that he has serious ties to Rutgers, considering his dad has been head baseball coach for a long time. Giving him all the credit for Shoes and the Cats great recruiting classes is not fair. He probably helped but it comes down to the head coach when all is said and done.

I'm with Logan on the fact that he might not start here, but I definitely think he would contribute. Of the freshmen we have coming in, the only one on the same level as him is Inman.