Vertrail Vaughns is transferring

A lot of people were wondering who was leaving program given that the coaching staff had been offering scholarships to 2013 recruits. It looks as though Vertrail Vaughns is transferring by word of one of his  former AAU coaches. Still waiting to hear back confirmation from the team but Vaughns was one of the obvious front runners to be leaving the team. Vaughns, the redshirt junior, is graduating this May and would be eligible to play immediately anywhere.

Vaughns started all games during Paul Hewitt's first season at Mason but was limited to around 15 minutes per game and two DNPs this season off the bench. It was obvious early on Hewitt favored freshman Patrick Holloway over him despite his lack of experience.

Vaughns best season was in 2010-2011 when he was an intergal part of the Patriots' huge 16-game winning streak. His three-point shooting off the bench helped drive the team's efficient and balanced offense that helped get them into the NCAA tournament.

Vertrail Vaughns 6'2 combo will be transferring from George Mason and will be eligible to play his 5th year right away.
— Andre Johnson (@UncleDreRozay) April 8, 2013

Ben Standig from CSNwashington.com confirms the transfer news:

Source familiar with George Mason program confirms Vertrail Vaughns expected to transfer. More coming. #GMU (h/t @gmuhoops )
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 8, 2013

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