After being one of the breakout stars of March Madness, Doug Edert has a new team and school to play for.
Shortly after the thrilling run of Saint Peter’s came to an end in the Elite Eight, Edert announced that he was entering the transfer portal. On Saturday, it was announced that Edert is going to Bryant University.
🚨 BREAKING@BryantHoops and @Coach_Grasso11 just landed a commitment from one of the darlings of March Madness in former St Peters star @DougEdert2! Edert averaged just under 10ppg and shot 41% from three.
Huge get for the Bulldogs as they head to the @AmericaEast!
— All Facts (@AllFactsMedia) April 9, 2022
The Bulldogs were 22-10 during the 2021-22 season. They finished the regular season in first place in the Northeast Conference, then won the conference tournament, routing Wagner in the championship game that featured a brawl at the end. Bryant’s season ended in the NCAA Tournament with a 93-82 loss to Wright State in the First Four.
Given that Edert is leaving one NCAA Tournament team for another, college basketball fans felt that Edert will do well in his new home.
Edert’s a great fit for Grasso because he not only fills that elite shooting need, but Edert is a team guy who doesn’t need to score 15+ ppg to be happy. And the soon-to-be senior has proven he’s unafraid and clutch in the big moment. He won’t get sped up at Vermont. https://t.co/0ybKBUteBp
— Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) April 9, 2022
One thing for sure, two things for certain, Jared Grasso is going to get it done in the portal! And they might not be done!
Bulldogs targeting Memphis transfer Earl Timberlake as well. Bryant assistant Chris Cole worked with Timberlake in high school.
Could be dangerous! https://t.co/4NmpktWgr5
— Aaron Robinson (@AceRobinson_) April 9, 2022
This Bryant team is about to be one of the most fun in the entire nation https://t.co/ijrkx2fwzA
— Sidelines – Hofstra (@SSN_Hofstra) April 9, 2022
What a terrific add by Jared Grasso’s who’s made big moves in the portal again. Added KVonn Cramer (Hofstra), Antwan Walker (URI), Doug Edert (Saint Peter’s), and Chauncey Hawkins (St Francis Brooklyn)
Pete Kiss is gone, but that’s a loaded transfer class. https://t.co/g14P55JsxM
— Sean Paul (@SeanPaulCBB) April 9, 2022
During the NCAA Tournament, Edert averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
His play, his mustachioed appearance and his team’s rise to fame gained Edert a lot of popularity during March Madness. Edert took full advantage of that popularity, sigining an NIL deal and doing Cameo appearances.
On a strong team with a talented group of new teammates, Edert will have even more opportunity to thrive at Bryant. It should be fun to see what happens with him next season.
