Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Vols pick up transfer

Former Howard guard James Daniel, the nation’s top Division I scorer in 2015-2016, says he’s heading to Tennessee as a graduate transfer. Daniel tweeted Tennessee’s logo with the message #vol4life on Monday and told ESPN that he has chosen the Volunteers. As a graduate transfer, Daniel is eligible to play for Tennessee this season. Daniel, from Hampton, Va, scored 27.1 points per game in 2015-2016 to lead all Division I players. He played only two games last season due to injury and averaged 17 points. Daniel averaged 21 points in 2013-2014 and 16.7 points in 20142015.

Staying in school

■ Arizona guard Rawle Alkins has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will return to the Wildcats for his sophomore season. Alkins averaged 10.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 37 games with Arizona as a freshman last season, including 36 starts. He is the second Wildcats player to return after considerin­g the NBA, joining guard Allonzo Trier.

■ Seton Hall center Angel Delgado has withdrawn from the draft and will return for his senior season. Delgado led the nation in rebounding (13.1) and was second in double-doubles (27). He averaged 15.2 points as the Pirates (2112) made the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutiv­e year. They lost to Arkansas in the first round.

■ Texas guard Andrew Jones will return for his sophomore season. He participat­ed in the draft combine and attended some team workouts. Jones started 23 games as a freshman last season, averaging just over 11 points as Texas struggled to an 11-22 finish, its worst season in more than 30 years.

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