While the college basketball season is still months away, surprising news broke on Friday regarding Rutgers. According to NJ Advance Media, starting guard and leading scorer Cam Spencer entered the transfer portal. His departure creates a massive hole for Rutgers.
During the 2022- 2023 campaign, the Davidsonville native averaged 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 31.5 points per game. He shot 89.4 percent from the free-throw line and averaged two steals per game. Spencer only spent one year in Piscataway, but he made an instant impact. He will be immediately eligible to play at his next school.
BREAKING: Rutgers star guard and leading scorer Cam Spencer is in the transfer portal, NJ Advance Media has learned.
The Scarlet Knights’ leading scorer and best shooter last season, his departure marks a major loss for the Scarlet Knights: https://t.co/PALWJRy4iM
— Brian Fonseca (@briannnnf) May 19, 2023
Spencer transferred to Rutgers before the start of last season after spending three years with Loyola-Maryland. He was shot over 40 percent from beyond the arc and was one of Rutgers best scorers on a team that exceled defensively.
With his exit, Rutgers now has six open scholarships. Two of those spots are reserved for Clifford Omoruyi and Paul Mulcahy, who are seeing what the NBA Draft waters have to offer while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. Later this week, 2023 commit Jamichael David is expected to sign his letter of intent.
Cam Spencer. Game-Winner. Again. pic.twitter.com/35IDdrpXwU
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 12, 2023
As Rutgers prepares for the 2023-2024 campaign, replacing Spencer will not be easy. He was a reliable two-way player and a leader on the court. Rutgers did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament last season, and doing so without Spencer in the lineup next season will be more challenging.
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