UNC Basketball: Dontrez Styles announces transfer decision

Former UNC basketball player Dontrez Styles has found a new home, as he will be making his way to the Big East Conference.

Dontrez Styles won’t be staying in the Atlantic Coast Conference after all.

On Sunday, the former Tar Heel announced that he will be transferring to Georgetown, as he’ll join forces with new head coach Ed Cooley. His decision comes after making an official visit to campus just a few days ago.

Heading up to his decision, it appeared like a two-team race between Georgetown and NC State. With the Hoyas getting his final visit, it seems that his time on campus proved that heading to Washington D.C. was the best option for him moving forward.

It seems like his connection with Cooley played a major role in his decision, as the two will look to help revitalize the Hoyas men’s basketball program.

Here’s what Styles told On3 about his commitment to Georgetown:

"“The connection between me and coach Cooley has been great and I trust him. The opportunity is there and I’m ready to go take it and run with it.”"

Styles’ original decision to transfer appeared to be centered around playing time. Over his two seasons with the UNC basketball program, the Kinston, North Carolina native struggled to find a permanent role in the team’s rotation, as his games played took a significant drop during the 2022-2023 season.

Now, Styles will look to re-write his story, as he hopes to earn a bigger role with the Hoyas. Hopefully, he’ll have the opportunity to showcase the skills that many UNC basketball fans wished to have seen more of during his time in Chapel Hill.

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