Chace Stanback Set To Transfer

By Bruin Basketball Report

Freshman forward Chace Stanback plans to transfer to another school at the end of the spring quarter, UCLA Head Coach Ben Howland announced today.

"Chace is an outstanding young man and we appreciate what he did for this program this past year," Howland said. "He helped us win a Pac-10 championship and get to the Final Four and we will always be appreciative of his efforts. We are supportive of him and his future in whatever direction he decides to go."

Stanback played sparingly in his first and only year at Westwood, appearing in 25 games and averaging 1.0 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game

The 6' 8-wing was the 2007 California Division I Player of the Year and a two-time state champion at Fairfax HS.

He has not made a decision as to where he will transfer.

"After speaking with my family and thinking about it for a long time, I feel that it is in my best interest to explore other opportunities," Stanback said. "I want to thank my coaches and teammates because they have helped me improve as a player and grow as a man and I am thankful to them for that. I have a lot of great memories and really enjoyed my time here at UCLA."

With incoming McDonalds All-American freshmen, Malcolm Lee and Jrue Holiday arriving, its uncertain how much playing time Stanback would have received next season on the wing. The Bruins also have Michael Roll and Josh Shipp, if he returns, at the position.

Stanback's departure opens up a scholarship next season and creates a scenario where the Bruin would have scholarships for all returning lettermen and incoming freshmen.

At present, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, and Josh Shipp have declared for the NBA without hiring an agent. With Stanback's upcoming transfer, if all four lettermen decide to return next season, the Bruins will have 13 scholarship players - including the four players from its stellar incoming freshmen class (Lee, Holiday, Drew Gordon, and Jerime Anderson).

A NCAA Division I school is allowed 13 basketball scholarships per season.

(photo by Bruin Basketball Report)

Comments

[Mike]

Typical spoiled kid who is taking his ball and going home. First of all, he doesn't "deserve" playing time, you earn that and be happy you have a scholarship to one of the top schools in the country. Second, he actually could have competed for a lot of playing time, but apparently he is too spoiled a brat to either earn his time or fight for it. Weak.

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[Wayne]

Chace is probably a small d 1 player. He could never compete on the top level.
No foot speed , no muscle and slight of heart = bench player. Wish him well and welcome the new guys. Is Shipp serious?? He should hope for a 5th and 6th season if he plans to play longer than next year. There is very little need for a slow, can't create his own shot, weak defender at any level.