Colbert leaving Illinois basketball team

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Backup forward Austin Colbert says he plans to transfer from Illinois.

Colbert said in a news release Wednesday night that he enjoyed his two seasons on the Illinois basketball team. He didn't say where he plans to go.

Illinois coach John Groce said he and Colbert met and agreed Colbert should move to another school.

The 6-9 sophomore from Chesapeake, Virginia, played averaged 7.6 minutes a game in 25 games last season. He averaged 1.7 points and 2.2 rebounds a game.