Orlando Lovejoy transfers to Green Bay for his final season

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Orlando Lovejoy transfers to Green Bay for his final season
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Point guard Orlando Lovejoy has committed to Green Bay for his fifth and final season of college basketball eligibility. The former Detroit Mercy star entered the transfer portal after his previous school reached its scholarship roster limit and received a postseason ban for the 2026-27 season. Lovejoy earned first-team all-Horizon League honors last season, averaging 15.8 points and 3.7 assists per game. He played his first two seasons at Eastern Michigan before spending two years at Detroit Mercy. The veteran guard will now play for head coach Doug Gottlieb at Green Bay. Green Bay is scheduled to face Detroit Mercy on January 3.

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  • Orlando Lovejoy committed to Green Bay for his final season of eligibility.
  • Detroit Mercy could not retain Lovejoy due to a full scholarship roster and a postseason ban.
  • Lovejoy averaged 15.8 points and 3.7 assists for Detroit Mercy in 2025-26.
  • Green Bay faces Detroit Mercy on January 3.
  • Lovejoy previously competed at Eastern Michigan and Detroit Mercy.
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Orlando Lovejoy couldn't return to Detroit Mercy, which had a full roster. The Titans also are banned from the 2026-27 postseason.

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