Clemson Men's Basketball Sophomore To Transfer

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CLEMSON, SC - Clemson's Julian Betko has announced his intentions to

transfer to another institution either this month or at the

conclusion of the 2003-04 academic year. The sophomore guard from

Ruzomberok, Slovakia, has asked for and been granted permission to

explore other opportunities to continue his athletic and academic

career. Betko has met with head coach Oliver Purnell several times

in the last few weeks and said that he and Coach Purnell agreed that

it would be best for him to continue his athletic career with another

Division I basketball program.

Clemson head men's basketball coach Oliver Purnell stated, "Julian

has decided that he wants to investigate other opportunities to

continue his collegiate basketball career. The main issue involved

in his decision is playing time, and I understand his feelings and

will help him in any way possible."

As a freshman in 2003, Betko played in all 28 games for the Tigers,

scoring 54 points with 23 rebounds and 15 assists. He has played in

only one game this season, against in-state rival South Carolina.

Off the court a year ago, Betko was named first-team Academic All-ACC

for basketball and was a member of the ACC and Clemson Academic Honor

Rolls.

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