Alex Oriakhi would have to obtain a separate waiver in order to transfer to Kentucky

Walter Cornett March 28, 2012

Alex OriakhiUConn junior power forward Alex Oriakhi has received his official release and is being courted by some big-time programs, according to a report.  Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke and Missouri are all interested in the 6-foot-9 Oriakhi, according to the Connecticut Post. The report says it’s “unlikely” Oriakhi will consider Duke.  UConn is currently banned from the 2013 NCAA Tournament and thus Oriakhi would be immediately eligible and would not have to sit out a season.

 

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