Tyler Harris enters the transfer portal, says decision was not his

PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 17: Tyler Harris #14 of the Memphis Tigers reacts during the first half against the Boise State Broncos in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

by: Samaria Terry

Posted: Apr 16, 2022 / 03:40 PM AST

Updated: Apr 16, 2022 / 05:00 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Tigers senior guard Tyler Harris is entering the transfer portal, according to a post on social media.

The post read, “In life there are several choices and decisions you have to make, this one was not mines, but many doors close for a reason.”

In life there are several choices and decisions you have to make, this one was not mines, but many doors close for a reason. First Ncaa tourney in 8 years, 5th all time shooter, 1000 points. Im All Memphis 4L! thank you Tiger Nation, I hope I touched every fan in a positive way〽️ pic.twitter.com/pLCHxzACd3
— Tyler Harris®️ (@iamyoungty1) April 16, 2022

Harris saw minutes in all 33 games this season for the Tigers, averaging 8.8 points a game. His 55 3-pointers made placed him fifth in the program history.

The 5’9″ guard spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at the U of M before transferring to Iowa State. In his debut season, he earned a spot on the American Athletic Conference’s All-Freshman Team and set a school record for 3-pointers made by a freshman with 79.