Stephen Wood to Transfer

PITTSBURGH - Head men’s basketball coach Ron Everhart announced Friday that sophomore guard / forward Stephen Wood (South Jamaica Queens, N.Y. / Monsignor McClancy) has received his release from Duquesne University, clearing the way for his transfer to another school.

“Stephen has asked for his release and we have granted it,” said Everhart. “We will do all we can to help Stephen find a school that is the right fit for him. He’s a great kid and we wish him the very best.”

Wood played in 28 of a possible 60 games with 12 starts in his two seasons at Duquesne. He saw three minutes of action in three games in 2007-08. The 6-4, 185-pounder averaged 15.3 minutes per game in 25 games played as a freshman. Wood, who averaged 4.0 ppg. in 2006-07, scored in double digits twice in his first six games including a career-high 12 in a loss at then-No. 2 (AP) Pitt.

Wood finished his Duquesne career averaging 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. He shot .296 from the field and .258 (17-of-66) from the 3-point arc.

Note: Wood played in just three games this past season, a minute each in the Dukes' opening matches with Howard, Winston-Salem State and Rice (Nov. 17, 2007). He dealt with an ankle injury after that. -- D.C.