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UGA basketball’s RJ Melendez transfers to SEC school

UGA basketball loses its fourth-leading scorer, RJ Melendez, to another SEC team

Georgia basketball forward RJ Melendez has transferred to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Head coach Mike White and Georgia have lost a significant amount of talent to the transfer portal this offseason. However, Georgia has a strong incoming recruiting class and could have a more talented roster for the 2024-2025 college basketball season.

Melendez spent the first two seasons of his college basketball career at Illinois. The former elite recruit played in 36 games for Georgia last season. During the 2023-2024 season, Melendez averaged 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for Georgia.

Georgia basketball is scheduled to face Mississippi State next season. Georgia will miss Melendez, who was a big part of Georgia’s run in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

Melendez announced his commitment to Mississippi State via social media.

Last season, Mississippi State made the NCAA Tournament as a No. 8 seed. The Bulldogs lost to Michigan State in March Madness and are trying to retool their roster.

UGA basketball’s RJ Melendez entering the transfer portal

Georgia basketball guard/forward RJ Melendez is returning to the transfer portal after spending one season at UGA

The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to lose one of their top contributors from the 2023-2024 basketball season in RJ Melendez. Melendez, who spend one season at Georgia, transferred to Georgia from Illinois. Now, he is returning to the NCAA transfer portal.

Melendez averaged 20.6 minutes, 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in his lone season at Georgia. Melendez helped Georgia go 20-17 and advance to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) finals. The Bulldogs struggled in SEC play, but finished the year on a strong note. Melendez joins several other Bulldogs in the transfer portal.

Melendez is a former four-star recruit in the class of 2021. Melendez played high school basketball for Central Pointe Christian in Kissimmee, Florida. Melendez was the No. 94 recruit and No. 18 shooting forward. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound shooting forward was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Melendez played in 54 games and started 19 total games for Illinois across the two seasons to start his college basketball career. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

UGA basketball adds Illinois transfer RJ Melendez

Georgia basketball picks up a commitment from Illinois transfer RJ Melendez

The Georgia Bulldogs’ 2023-2024 basketball roster is taking shape. Georgia basektball and head coach Mike White have added a commitment from Illinois transfer RJ Melendez.

RJ Melendez brings NCAA Tournament experience to Georgia. Melendez played 26 minutes and scored 10 points in Illinois’ NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas.

Melendez is a former four-star recruit in the class of 2021. Melendez played high school basketball for Central Pointe Christian in Kissimmee, Florida. Melendez was the No. 94 recruit and No. 18 shooting forward. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound shooting forward was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez dribbles the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Nick Smith Jr. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Melendez played in 54 games and started 19 total games for Illinois across the last two seasons. He will have two years of eligibility remaining and figures to play a large role for Georgia.

Last season, the former four-star recruit recorded 6.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Melendez played an average of 21.5 minutes per game.

Georgia’s Kario Oquendo remains in the transfer portal. Georgia’s KyeRon Lindsay has already transferred to Texas Tech after entering the portal in December.

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Los fanáticos enfurecieron por esta horrenda falta técnica por colgar del aro

El arbitraje en el basquetbol colegial ha sido todo un tema durante este torneo de la NCAA, y la tendencia continuó este domingo durante el juego de segunda ronda entre Illinois y Houston. Vimos a los oficiales penalizar a R.J. Meléndez de Illinois …

El arbitraje en el basquetbol colegial ha sido todo un tema durante este torneo de la NCAA, y la tendencia continuó este domingo durante el juego de segunda ronda entre Illinois y Houston.

Vimos a los oficiales penalizar a R.J. Meléndez de Illinois por básicamente protegerse de una horrible caída.

Con tan solo nueve minutos restantes en la segunda mitad, Meléndez corrió por la duela para una clavada a velocidad para cortar la diferencia a cuatro. Ahora, Meléndez llegó con todo a su calvada a dos manos y quedó colgando del aro para que el ímpetu lo balanceara de regreso. No fue una jugada antideportiva, pero los oficiales no pudieron contenerse.

Le cobraron una falta técnica a Meléndez por colgarse del aro.

Aquí tenemos el video:

Traducción.- Técnica horrenda

O sea, esa es una sanción terrible. Si Meléndez no hubiera hecho eso, se pudo haber lastimado. El entrenador en jefe de Illinois Brad Underwood estaba claramente molesto con esta espantosa decisión de los réferis.

Los fans de básquet colegial estaban igual de furiosos y con toda la razón. No había razón justificable para marcar eso como técnica.

Así reaccionó Twitter:

Traducción.- Esa es la peor falta técnica que he visto.

Traducción.- Por Dios, que mala desición. 

Traducción.- Mala técnica. Mala técnica. Terrible técnica.