Dorchester Native Coombs-McDaniel Transferring From UConn

VERNON, Conn. (AP) -- The University of Connecticut says Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, a swingman on the school's national championship basketball team, plans to transfer.

UConn coach Jim Calhoun made the announcement Thursday afternoon, hours after the sophomore had a court appearance on marijuana charges postponed.

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In a release Thursday afternoon, Calhoun said Coombs-McDaniel wants more playing time, and both agreed he would get more of an opportunity in another program.

The sophomore from Boston's Dorchester neighborhood was arrested April 21 on campus and charged with two misdemeanors, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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He met briefly with prosecutors Thursday and his case was continued until May 19.

Coombs-McDaniel played in all 41 of UConn's games during its national championship season, and started twice. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds.

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