So PG Ronnie Johnson will transfer from Purdue

[Nebrasketballer]

http://www.hammerandrails.com/2014/3/14/5509398/ronnie-johnson-to-transfer-from-purdue

Well, there have been rumors about this, but I didn't expect things to move this quickly. It looks like sophomore point guard Ronnie Johnson will transfer from Purdue according to Chris Emma at Fox Sports.

Ronnie has been a starter virtually from day one and has scored 697 points in just two seasons to go with 256 assists and 208 rebounds. He has averaged more than 10 points per game in his two seasons in West Lafayette.

There have been rumors about this as early as just before the Big Ten season. Word has it he never saw eye-to-eye with coach Painter and one of the things I noticed is that he never seemed to truly trust anyone else on his team other than his brother, Terone Johnson.

Still, he has been a steady scorer and a reliable free throw shooter, something Purdue has struggled with. Many were hoping that Terone's graduation would allow Ronnie to break out next season since he would have to rely more on anyone else. Perhaps Bryson Scott behind him and the recent recruitment of P.J. Thompson have something to do with this.

I can't say I am surprised. There was just something off about Ronnie all year. It sucks that we're losing a good player and I can't understand why a starter averaging 10 points per game at a Big Ten school would transfer. This is not like Jacob Lawson, Donnie Hale, Sandi Marcius, or Anthony Johnson. Ronnie was getting more than enough playing time, so it has to be something between him and coach Painter.

This makes a young Purdue team even younger next season with only 10 scholarship players, none of them seniors and only two as juniors. We're still awaiting word on the draft status of A.J. Hammons, too.

[Nebrasketballer]

[Nebrasketballer]

Two days after Purdue's season ended in the Big Ten tournament, the Boilermakers already have some roster fluctuation.

Sophomore guard Ronnie Johnson is transferring from the school.

“Ronnie has expressed his interest in transferring from our program and we have granted him his release,” head coach Matt Painter said. “We wish Ronnie the best of luck as he continues to pursue his education and basketball career.”

Johnson, a 6-foot guard from Indianapolis, averaged 10.8 points and 3.7 assists this season. He started 31 games, but his production took a dip down the stretch.

Purdue finished 15-17 on the season, losing seven straight to end the season.

[Nebrasketballer]

Nothing to connect him to Nebraska (that I know of).

We have just been talking about Nebraska's need for a PG, as well as wanting them to snag a transfer or two.

Grad transfer would be best for Nebraska, because they wouldn't have to sit out a season, but he at least has 2 years of experience as a starting PG in the Big Ten conference, so he wouldn't need any time to adjust to the level of play.

Just came across this, so I thought I would share.

[Huskerpapa]

Because of the Big Ten transfer rules (Uthoff rule) I highly doubt that this young man will be transfering to another Big Ten school.