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Touted Hurricanes freshman Earl Timberlake plans to transfer, report says

Highly touted Miami Hurricanes freshman guard/forward and former star recruit Earl Timberlake intends to transfer from UM, according to an ESPN report on Sunday morning.

Timberlake, once a five-star recruit and regarded as a potential 2021 NBA draft pick, figures to be one of the top talents available in a college basketball offseason expected to see a lot of player movement.

The 6-foot-6 wing arrived at Coral Gables from DeMatha Catholic in Maryland with high expectations, but ankle and shoulder injuries allowed him to only play seven games this season. He averaged 9.3 points, five rebounds and 2.