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Sacha Killeya -Jones Transfers To NC State From Kentucky

After spending his first two seasons in the blue grass state at Kentucky and in the Southeastern Conference Sacha Killeya -Jones is headed to the triangle where he will join Kevin Keatts , NC State and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Killeya-Jones chose the Wolfpack over several ACC schools, including Pittsburgh, Wake Forest and North Carolina. "according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/23513353/sacha-killeya-jones-kentucky-wildcats-transfer-nc-state-wolfpack

Killeya-Jones, a North Carolina native, was a five-star prospect coming out of high school, but never carved out a consistent role during his two seasons at Kentucky. He performed well in spots last season as a sophomore, scoring eight points against Louisville and going for eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks against Kansas. The 6-foot-10 power forward averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds for the season. "according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/23513353/sacha-killeya-jones-kentucky-wildcats-transfer-nc-state-wolfpack

Killeya-Jones is the third transfer to join Kevin Keatts' program this spring, following graduate transfers Eric Lockett (Florida International) and Wyatt Walker (Samford). He will sit out next season and have two seasons of eligibility remaining. "according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/23513353/sacha-killeya-jones-kentucky-wildcats-transfer-nc-state-wolfpack