Oregon State transfer guard Jordan Pope cuts list to two, eliminates UNC

Posted Apr 23, 2024
Former Oregon State guard Jordan Pope previously considered North Carolina, but the Tar Heels reportedly aren’t among his final two schools. The 6–2, 165-pound All-Pac 12 honorable mention pick, who will be a junior next season, will announce his decision Wednesday night, and pick either Texas and Texas A&M. Pope averaged 17.6 points last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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