Found May 27, 2009 on Today's ACC Headlines: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Clemson sophomore guard Terrence Oglesby stunned head coach Oliver Purnell Tuesday by telling him that he was leaving the Tigers' program, signing with an agent and heading to play in Europe, Purnell told ESPN.com.Oglesby didn't declare for the NBA draft (because he wouldn't get drafted) but will forego the final two seasons of his eligibility by becoming a pro in Europe. Oglesby, who has a duel citizenship with a Norwegian passport, can play as a European instead of an American (which means he gets a better seat on the bus and a better room at the hostel). Oglesby averaged a third-best 13.2 points a game last season for the Tigers. "It's true that Terrence is leaving Clemson and the expectation that he's signing with someone in Europe," Purnell said. "It hasn't been finalized yet or he hasn't gotten an agent. But he felt there were opportunities out there for him in either Spain or Italy." Oglesby, who made 38.8 percent of his 3s, was...
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