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Memphis lifts restrictions on Austin Nichols, Virginia a favorite

After some excitement, Austin Nichols will be allowed to transfer anywhere he wants. Let's recap the action.

It was a dark and stormy night.

Ok, no it wasn't. It was July 7th.

Memphis forward Austin Nichols, a power forward out of Briarcrest Christian (TN), surprised everyone with his request to transfer in late June. The junior, a consensus five star on 247Sports, averaged 13.3 points and 6.1 rebounds last season with the Tigers before an ankle injury ended his season in February.

Questions arose whether Memphis would release Nichols, and if there would be any restrictions on his transfer.