UVA freshman Will Regan announced Tuesday that he will be transferring from Virginia in order to play basketball closer to home. The Williamsville, New York product averaged 1.3 points per game and 0.9 rebounds per contest during his first season in Charlottesville.
In Virginia’s last 14 games of the season, Regan only played 11 minutes for second-year coach Tony Bennett. Regan will finish out the semester in Charlottesville before he hits the road.
Regan is the fifth UVA player to leave the program since Tony Bennett took over in Charlottesville.
“We wish Will the best,” Bennett said. “He expressed a desire to be closer to home and find a situation that he felt suited him better. Transfers are an increasing part of college basketball today and I hope things work out well for Will. We appreciate his contributions to our program.”
“I would like to thank Coach Bennett and the entire coaching staff for the opportunity to be involved in a program like this one,” Regan said. “I know the future is bright for Virginia Basketball and that makes this a difficult decision for me. I want to enjoy achieving my basketball and academic goals and believe I will be better able to do that in another situation. I appreciate all of the support I’ve received at Virginia and wish my teammates the best in the years ahead.”
Will Regan was Tony Bennett’s first signee at Virginia, and was also an All-ACC Academic Team selection this past season.