South Florida forward Malik Martin has received his release and will transfer from USF upon his graduation in May according to a RunningTheBulls.com source. As a graduate transfer Martin will have immediate eligibility at his next school.

Martin played in all 32 of the Bulls games, starting in seven.

Martin, a Miami native, transferred to USF after two seasons at USC. Last season Martin averaged 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He shot a team leading 58.2 percent from the field and led the Bulls in offensive rebounding and blocks. Martin finished the season strong making 72.2 percent (26-for-36) of his shots in the last seven games of the season.

In November Martin posted career highs in points (24) and rebounds (10) in his first career double-double against Arkansas State.

With Martin's departure, Brian Gregory has two scholarships to fill for the 2018-19 season.

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