Davis, dropped by UofL, denies he looked for transfer

Dec 13, 2023, 08:06 PM ET

LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Louisville states it has actually dismissed Koron Davis, hours after announcing the junior guard had informed the program of his intention to transfer.The school stated it supported Davis and” wished him well in the future”in a short release just before Wednesday night’s game against Arkansas State. The release did not offer any information about his dismissal. A one-sentence release announcing his decision to move earlier in the day expressed the very same sentiment.Davis, however, required to social media soon after the school made the announcement, stating that he never interacted to the school that he wanted to transfer.

“I didn’t express to anybody at U of Louisville that I wanted to transfer,” he wrote. “I never asked to transfer. I enjoy being a Cardinal. The fact an official declaration was launched offering false information is frustrating and sad.”

Davis was in the represent the Cardinals’ 75-63 loss to the Red Wolves however did not speak with press reporters. Second-year Louisville coach Kenny Payne decreased to elaborate on the clashing statements after the game and said, “It’s emotional for me due to the fact that he’s an excellent kid. It’s one of those situations where we’ve currently resolved it.”

Davis, from Gary, Indiana, had not played this season after moving from Los Angeles Southwest Community College as part of a Cardinals recruiting class ranked in the top 10 by numerous outlets.The Associated Presscontributed to this report.