This top hoops transfer has heard from USC, would ‘most definitely’ consider Gamecocks
Pittsburgh guard Trey McGowens had two solid seasons for the Panthers before recently entering the transfer portal.
What went into the South Carolina native’s decision to move on after averaging nearly 12 points per game each of his first two seasons at Pitt?
“Honestly, just finding a different school, looking at an up-paced tempo that fits me as a point guard,” he told The State.
It’s no surprise that McGowens has heard from several programs since entering the transfer portal. The former top 100 prospect was recently ranked as the second-best undergrad transfer available by ESPN.
McGowens averaged 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 2019-20. He scored 11.6 points a game as a true freshmen in 2018-19.
“It’s a lot,” McGowens said of the schools that have reached out. “Gonzaga, Oregon State, Arizona State, TCU, Nebraska, Arkansas, schools like that.”
McGowens has also heard from in-state school South Carolina. He played basketball at Wren High in the Upstate for three seasons before transferring to Hargrave Military Academy for his final year. He said he would “most definitely” consider USC.
“I’m open to everybody. Just have to watch them and other schools to see if they fit my style,” he said.
McGowens knows several players currently on South Carolina’s roster, including freshman guard Trae Hannibal, freshman forward Jalyn McCreary and freshman walk-on guard Mike Green.
“I know they definitely have (good) culture coach Frank Martin has built there, so we’ll see how things go,” McGowens said.
He’s just getting started with the transfer and hasn’t set any sort of timetable for a decision. This process is a little different than a typical transfer due to the coronavirus shutting most campuses down. McGowens may not get to take actual visits to schools before he makes his choice.
“I would like to get on some campuses, but I understand that I might not be able to do that,” he said. “So just relationships with coaches are going to be really big going through this decision.”
McGowens has a younger brother — Bryce McGowens — who is committed to Florida State. Trey said he has not heard from FSU yet, but he would consider playing with his brother if the opportunity arises.
“It would be cool to be able to play with my brother, but I haven’t really thought about it, honestly,” he said. “I’m just trying to figure out what’s best for me.”
