Former KU basketball forward Zach Clemence picks transfer destination
Former Kansas forward and 2022-23 sophomore Zach Clemence is moving out west. Clemence will transfer to UC Santa Barbara, his mom, Dusti, confirmed to The Star.
The 6-foot-10, 230 pound-native of San Antonio, Texas, entered his name in the transfer portal on March 23.
“It was very hard — very difficult,” Dusti told The Star. “He had 27-29 schools going after him very hard since (right after entering) the portal.”
Dusti says Clemence would likely play as a power forward for the Gauchos.
“They wanted a stretch-four,” Dusti said. “A guy that can shoot the ball and not just sit in the paint. It will be a good fit for him. ... He will be able to play his position and shoot the ball. Hopefully, bring in a ton of points. It’ll be a good place for him.”
Last season, Clemence averaged 5.9 minutes per game. He totaled 25 points, 25 rebounds, and six blocks. He scored a career-high 10 points with two threes in a 79-75 win over Oklahoma on Jan. 10 at Allen Fieldhouse.
The former four-star recruit played his junior and senior years at Sunrise Academy in the Wichita area. He averaged 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a senior. He was ranked as the No. 50 overall recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Clemence was plagued with foot and knee injuries this past season and played sparingly.
This story was originally published May 2, 2023 at 3:34 PM.
