Big Sky Player of the Year Tanner Groves enters transfer portal

Big Sky Player of the Year Tanner Groves has entered the transfer portal, he announced Friday on social media.

The junior forward added that he isn't ruling out a return to Eastern Washington.

Groves shined in the Eagles' first-round loss to Kansas, posting 35 points, five boards, and three blocks in his lone NCAA Tournament appearance.

He averaged career highs in points (17.2), rebounds (eight), and blocks (1.1) per game over 24 appearances this past season. The 21-year-old also earned All-Big Sky first-team honors and was the conference tournament MVP.