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Syracuse guard Emily Engstler has entered the transfer portal, a source close to her confirmed to The Daily Orange on Friday.

Engstler won the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Co-Sixth Player of the Year award and led Syracuse in rebounds per game (9.1) this season, but she started in just five of Syracuse’s 24 games. Several sources, including ESPN Radio Syracuse, also reported Engstler’s decision to enter the portal.

She also averaged 10.5 points per game, led the team in steals and had the second-most blocks. Head coach Quentin Hillsman has repeatedly mentioned Engstler’s versatility, calling her “a hybrid player that can do it all” before the NCAA Tournament.

The junior guard started all five games of the postseason after coming off the bench for the entire regular season.

“Bringing her off the bench is such a luxury,” Hillsman said earlier this season. “Obviously, when she comes off the bench, she brings that amazing punch to our lineup.”

Engstler recorded a season-high 21 points in the ACC Tournament semifinals against No. 1-seed Louisville, and she added a season-high 15 rebounds against Boston College in the second round just two days prior. She played all but two minutes during the ACC Tournament and all but 10 during Syracuse’s two NCAA Tournament games.

247 Sports’ Stephen Bailey also reported that Syracuse freshman guard Faith Blackstone and sophomore guard Taleah Washington are in the portal. The two were among four players suspended for violating team protocols and missed the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. An SU Athletics spokesperson told The D.O. they were unable to confirm or comment on if an athlete does or intends to enter the transfer portal.

The No. 8-seed Orange were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the second round after a 36-point loss to No. 1 UConn on Tuesday night.

Published on March 26, 2021 at 12:47 pm

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