One of the most sought-after players in the NCAA transfer portal has narrowed his options down to five schools.
The former Utah Valley big man Fardaws Aimaq is focusing on Gonzaga, Iowa, Washington, Texas Tech and Texas as potential transfer destinations. Aimaq will also be testing NBA draft while keeping his college eligibility.
The 6-foot-11 center put up huge numbers for the Wolverines in the WAC last season. He averaged 18.9 points and 13.7 rebounds in 32 total starts. Aimaq is coming off back-to-back WAC defensive player of the year awards.
Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq has trimmed his list to the following schools:
Texas Tech
Iowa
Washington
Gonzaga
TexasAimaq is going through the draft process, but is one of the top players in the portal. Averaged 18.9PPG and 13.6RPG in 21-22. pic.twitter.com/L4B2QxrbtO
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Inconsistent frontcourt play was a weakness for Texas a season ago. The Longhorns received great news with the return of Christian Bishop. Landing Aimaq would provide Texas the flexibility to play Bishop in his more natural position of power forward.
Texas’ roster faces lots of uncertainty with several players having decisions to make about their futures. Aimaq would be a huge piece of the puzzle for the 2022-23 season.
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