Nebraska forward writes farewell letter after entering transfer portal

Nebraska men's basketball experienced a shocking departure on Wednesday morning. Junior forward Berke Büyüktuncel officially entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Cornhuskers.

In 35 games this season, the forward averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and totaled 34 blocked shots. He even recorded the fourth triple-double in school history against North Dakota with 12 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists.

In the NCAA Tournament, he averaged 7.7 points per game and a team-high 7.0 rebounds per game. The Bursa, Türkiye native, penned a letter to Husker fans and expressed his gratitude for the last two seasons.

These past two years at Nebraska have been nothing short of life-changing but the time has come for a new chapter. I'm beyond thankful to Coach Hoiberg — not only an exceptional coach, but one of the best human beings I've had the privilege to learn from — along with our entire staff, my teammates and our incredible fans.

The culture and the people within this program are truly one of a kind. What we built here will stay with me far beyond basketball. Making NCAA history together and fighting our way to the Sweet 16 wasn't just an achievement; it was the result of a real brotherhood. Competing shoulder-to-shoulder with this incredible group has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I will carry the spirit of this team and the memories we created with me forever.

Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for everything, Nebraska! GO BIG RED!

Berke Büyüktuncel will have one year of eligibility remaining in his college career.

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