Report: Guard Skyy Clark to 'focus' on professional basketball

TL;DR

Skyy Clark is shifting his focus to a professional basketball career, leaving behind his college eligibility with UCLA. He previously entered the transfer portal but will not be returning to college basketball.

Key points

Skyy Clark is focusing on a professional basketball career.
He entered the transfer portal but will not return to college basketball.
Clark played 13 games at Illinois and two seasons at UCLA.

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It might be time to stop holding your breath for a Skyy Clark return to the UCLA Bruins. Aaron Heisen of the So Cal News Group reported on Friday that Clark is turning his focus towards his professional basketball career.

“Skyy Clark is "focusing" on his professional basketball career, a source close to Clark,” Heisen reported. “Clark had filed for a 5th year of eligibility and entered the transfer portal, but has now turned his attention elsewhere. This means UCLA lost ZERO scholarship players to the portal.”

Clark had appealed for an additional season of eligibility, with no decision on that appeal ever becoming public. Clark played just 13 games in his freshman season with Illinois while dealing with personal issues.

After the season at Illinois, and another at Louisville, Clark spent his final two college seasons with the Bruins under Mick Cronin. Clark started in 57 of his 60 games with UCLA, putting up 11.5 points per game this past season.

Clark helped stretch opposing defenses, shooting a career-best 42.7% from three on 4.8 attempts per game. In his final college season, Clark showed his toughness, returning from a hamstring injury and then chipping his front tooth in the NCAA Tournament, but remained in the game.

Q&A

Why is Skyy Clark leaving UCLA for professional basketball?

Skyy Clark is focusing on his professional basketball career after entering the transfer portal and filing for a fifth year of eligibility.

What were Skyy Clark's statistics during his time at UCLA?

During his time at UCLA, Skyy Clark started in 57 of 60 games and averaged 11.5 points per game.

What teams did Skyy Clark play for before UCLA?

Before UCLA, Skyy Clark played for Illinois and Louisville, where he faced personal issues and played limited games.