Former KU guard Pettiford Jr. transferring to East Carolina

Kansas guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives up court in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Howard in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, …

Kansas guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives up court in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Howard in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas won 96-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

by: Jared Bush

Posted: Apr 10, 2023 / 04:37 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 10, 2023 / 05:43 PM CDT

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A former Kansas Jayhawk has found a new home after entering the transfer portal.

Sophomore guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. announced on Twitter Monday that he will be transferring to East Carolina.

Pettiford Jr. narrowed his list down to three schools on Sunday—Georgetown, East Carolina and Florida State before making his decision.

This moves Pettiford closer to home, considering he is from Durham, North Carolina. He spent two seasons with the Jayhawks.

During this previous season, Pettiford Jr. appeared in 32 games for the Jayhawks, averaging 2.2 points per game, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 53% from the field.

He only played in 14 games during his freshman season due to an abdominal injury. He served in a backup point guard role for the Jayhawks during his time in Lawrence.

He will look to fill out an increased role with the Pirates next season.