Avery Strickland Hurst enters transfer portal for fifth eligibility year

Avery Strickland Hurst, former guard for the Lady Vols and Belmont, has entered the transfer portal as of August 20, seeking to play a fifth year of collegiate basketball. The 5-foot-10 athlete, who previously played at Pittsburgh and Tennessee, averaged 13 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists during her last season at Belmont and was named to the All-MVC second team. She is pursuing this additional year of eligibility following a recent court ruling allowing athletes to enter the portal outside the usual timeframe. Hurst had a successful high school career at Farragut, leading the team to its first state championship appearances in basketball and excelling in other sports.

• 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lady Vols guard Avery Strickland Hurst in portal seeking fifth year, per reports