Hurricanes’ Chris Lykes now says he’ll enter transfer portal

<p>CORAL GABLES, Fla. &mdash; Miami Hurricanes guard Chris Lykes has changed his mind and decided to enter the transfer portal, two days after coach Jim Larranaga said the senior guard was turning pro.</p>
<p>Lykes’ 2020-21 season was limited to two games because of an ankle injury. He led Miami in scoring as a sophomore and junior.</p>
<p>“It was a tough year for me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM8ZEMCrIDD/">Lykes wrote on social media</a> Saturday night. “After talking with my family and a few trustworthy people, the best decision for me is to return to college for another year and prove myself again. … I will be entering the transfer portal hoping for a fresh start."</p>
<p>Lykes did not say why he changed his plans.</p>
<p>Larranaga’s Hurricanes were riddled by injuries this season and went 10-17.</p>
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