Jan 27, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; East Carolina Pirates forward Jayden Gardner (1) grabs the rebound against UCF Knights forward C.J. Walker (21) at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
East Carolina standout forward Jayden Gardner announced Monday that he is transferring to Virginia.
Gardner was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection this season when he averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 19 games (18 starts).
“This has been a hard decision for me, but I just want to thank God and my family for helping me to come to a decision,” Gardner said on Twitter. “It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play in the ACC and compete against the best of the best.
“With that being said, I will be committing to the University of Virginia.”
The Marathon Continues ??. Virginia what’s good!! ???????? @UVAMensHoops pic.twitter.com/1YD2oPPMY1
— Jayden Gardner (@Jayy_Baller_1) April 12, 2021
Gardner averaged 18.0 points and 8.7 rebounds in 81 games (79 starts) at East Carolina.
–Field Level Media