Trentyn Flowers leaving Louisville basketball to play in Australia

The University of Louisville is losing one of its best players before the season starts.Trentyn Flowers announced on Twitter Monday that he would be leaving UofL to pursue a professional career in Australia.”Those that know me know my biggest dream has always been to play in the NBA,” Flowers post read in part. “Recently, I have been blessed with the opportunity of a lifetime – to play professional basketball in Australia and take another step towards my NBA dreams.”Louisville head coach Kenny Payne released a statement saying the program is disappointed with the decision and timing.”We’re certainly disappointed in his decision and the timing,” Payne said. “We fully believe in the University of Louisville’s ability to help student-athletes reach their goals, including to play at the highest levels of professional basketball – and we’re confident Trentyn could have achieved his…

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