Pitt Basketball
Reports: Jaland Lowe to Enter Transfer Portal from Pitt
Pitt guard Jaland Lowe will enter the transfer portal, a source confirmed to Pittsburgh Sports Now.
PSN has learned the Lowe will enter the portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag on his NCAA listing. In addition, a source close to Lowe told PSN that a return to Pitt is still an option.
Lowe’s entry was first reported by Tobias Bass and Joe Tipton.
Lowe, a third-team All-ACC member, played two seasons at Pitt. This year, he averaged 16.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game for Pitt. Lowe is a Missouri City, Texas native who stands at 6-foot-3. The former top-100 recruit started 19 games as a rookie, averaging 26.5 minutes per game and scoring 9.6 points per game. Then, in a bigger role as a sophomore, Lowe played 35.5 minutes per game and averaged 16.8 points per contest.
Lowe wraps up his Pitt career with 836 total points, 221 rebounds and 278 assists over two years.
He joins Amsal Delalic, both Diaz-Graham twins, and Marlon Barnes Jr. as Pitt’s portal entries so far.
Check out what the Diaz Graham brothers had to say when they left Pitt.
FROM GUILLERMO DIAZ GRAHAM
After spending time reflecting on my future and discussing it with those closest to me, I’ve made the tough decision to enter the transfer portal and explore new opportunities. Over the past few years, I’ve grown in ways I never imagined on but specially off the court. Wearing the Pitt jersey was a true honor, and I’ll always take pride in having been a part of this program and culture…”
“I want to express my forever gratitude to Coach Capel, Coach O’Toole and the entire coaching staff. Thank you for always believing in me, for pushing me and demanding me to be my best every single day and specially for allowing me to be part of this Familia.”
“After much reflection and conversations with my family, I’ve made the difficult decision to enter the transfer portal and pursue new challenges,” Jorge said. “These past three years at the University of Pittsburgh have been some of the most important and transformative of my life. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to wear the Pitt jersey and represent such a historic program.”
“To Coach Capel and the entire coaching staff — thank you for believing in me, pushing me, and guiding me through both the triumphs and the tough moments…”
