SMU set to host highly-touted transfer forward

Former UMass Minutemen small forward Matt Cross is set to visit SMU on Thursday, per a source. The 6-7 forward is viewed as an impact transfer and the Mustangs have a big opportunity for him to offer for his final year of eligibility.

Cross entered the transfer portal last month, and has is one of the more enticing options available at the moment. He visited Iowa and Wisconsin in the past week while USC and TCU are among those also in pursuit.

While at UMass, Matt Cross was a star for the Minutemen. He started in 50 out of 53 games that he’s played in over the last two seasons. In the more recent 2023-24 season, he was a key figure on the team, noted for his hustle while averaging 15.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. On top of that, he shot .540 from the field and .329 from three-point range.

Matt Cross was an Atlantic 10 First-Team Selection for the 2023-24 season. He was also a NABC All-District Selection. 

Prior to playing for UMass, Cross was a four-star recruit who went to Louisville. Prior to that, he played for Miami, making this his third time in the portal. During his season with the Cardinals, Cross played in 28 games and averaged 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game. That came a season after he played in 14 games for the Hurricanes.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. Stay tuned to On The Pony Express for the latest on SMU’s recruiting efforts.

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