Freshman Jaemyn Brakefield plans to transfer from Duke

<p>DURHAM, N.C. &mdash; Duke freshman Jaemyn Brakefield plans to transfer.</p>
<p>The school announced Brakefield’s decision Wednesday. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 22 games, including two starts.</p>
<p>In a statement, coach Mike Krzyzewski said Brakefield “has a bright future ahead of him and we will miss him.” Brakefield said he “couldn’t have asked for a better group of individuals to be around” during the season played amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
<p>Brakefield had a big performance with 11 points, five rebounds and four blocks in an upset of Virginia, which won the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship. He was also an all-ACC academic selection.</p>
<p>Duke finished 13-11 and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1995.</p>
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