A week after SIU Administration decided to go a different direction from Bryan Mullins, the first Saluki player has expressed their intent to enter the transfer portal.

While junior forward Troy D’Amico was the first player to be reported to be entering the portal, freshman wing Kennard Davis became the first Saluki to announce he will be entering the portal.

First I would like to thank god for allowing me to play the game I love. I want to give a big thanks to my coaches, teammates, mentors and can’t forget the Dawg Pound. but due to a recent coaching staff change, I will be entering the transfer portal to fulfill my long term goals.… pic.twitter.com/P25lKTbG3F

— Kennard Davis jr (@KennardDavis30) March 15, 2024

Davis, a three -star prospect from St. Louis’s Vashon High School, averaged 4.2 ppg and 3.0 rpg in his freshman year. He shot 41.7% from the field and provided key defense throughout the season.

Davis also received offers from Bradley, UIC, Saint Louis, and Sam Houston State when he was recruited.