Green opts for Aztecs

Former Louisiana State University forward Garrett Green revealed Saturday he will spend his final collegiate season at San Diego State University, choosing the Aztecs over IU.

Since stating he would transfer July 19, Green took visits to four schools. He traveled to Long Beach State University and Wichita State University in addition to IU and SDSU.

It was initially reported Green would also consider Arizona State University, but a visit to Tempe, Ariz., never came to fruition.

Green is originally from Woodland Hills, Calif., not far from his new campus in San Diego.
Throughout the process, Green repeatedly cited graduate school programs and the chance to play in the NCAA tournament as his primary factors in determining his new school.

The Aztecs were 34-3 last season under former University of Michigan coach Steve Fisher. However, the Aztecs must replace four starters, including Kawhi Leonard, the 15th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft.

Green graduated from LSU on Friday and had previously said he would announce his decision that day. But Friday came and went with no word from his camp on a decision.
Word finally leaked out Saturday evening and was quickly confirmed by multiple sources.

Green averaged 6.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game for the Tigers last season. Had he come to IU, he was expected to compete with senior Tom Pritchard for a starting spot in the post.

Without Green, though, the Hoosiers still have one open scholarship for the 2011-12 season.