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Curtis Haywood to transfer to Tulsa

BLACKSBURG, VA - FEBRUARY 13: Curtis Haywood II #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets shoots the ball in the first half during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum on February 13, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Lauren Rakes/Getty Images)

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Credit: Lauren Rakes

BLACKSBURG, VA - FEBRUARY 13: Curtis Haywood II #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets shoots the ball in the first half during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum on February 13, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Lauren Rakes/Getty Images)
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May 7, 2019

Former Georgia Tech guard Curtis Haywood will transfer back home to Tulsa. Haywood, who submitted his name to the transfer portal in late March, made the announcement of his decision Monday.

Haywood played two seasons for the Yellow Jackets, appearing in 44 games and averaging 5.5 points while playing 22.6 minutes per game.

In transferring to Tulsa, where he’ll play for former Miami and Missouri coach Frank Haith, Haywood will be back in his home state of Oklahoma. Haywood is from Oklahoma City.

Haywood will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

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