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Three Boston players to transfer, including Mo Watson Jr.

Joe Jones

dailyfreepress.com

According to Tom Layman of the Boston Herald, Boston University is losing three players to transfer, including talented sophomore guard Maurice “Mo” Watson Jr. Boston head coach Joe Jones confirmed the news to Layman. A pair of junior forwards -- James Kennedy and Malik Thomas -- will also transfer from Boston, as well.

Layman spoke with Jones, who said that Watson wants to play at a higher level. Watson averaged 13.4 points, 7.1 assists per game last season in leading the Terriers to a regular-season title in the Patriot League.

“I think the big thing is we love Mo,” said Jones to the Boston Herald. “He had a tremendous impact on the program. We loved him. We just want the best for him. I think it would be great to have him stay. We would love for him to stay.

“But we also want what is best for him,” Jones said after granting Watson’s release.

Thomas will graduate this year and is eligible as a graduate transfer at forward. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 5.8 points and four rebounds per game last season.

Kennedy missed last season and is seeking more playing time.

The loss of Watson is a huge loss for Boston going forward as he was an All-League type of performer.

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