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Jordan Tucker To Transfer To Butler

Jordan Tucker who is a small forward "according to http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/199888/jordan-tucker and played sparingly  at Duke will transfer to Butler who is a member of the Big East. "according to http://www.bigeast.com/

Former Duke wing Jordan Tucker is transferring to Butler, he confirmed on Monday afternoon. "according to http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article194743984.html

Tucker’s decision came down to Georgetown and Butler. "according to http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article194743984.html

“Everything about it really,” Tucker said when asked what he liked about the school. “They presented an opportunity for me to play right away and fill in a void for next year. To go there and earn a spot.” "according to http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article194743984.html

According to NCAA transfer rules, Tucker will not be eligible for a year. "according to http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article194743984.html

Duke announced on Dec. 31 that Tucker was transferring, which Tucker said is due to a lack of playing time. He also said the fact that Duke was getting two top recruits who played his same position also factored into his decision. "according to http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article194743984.html