Jyar Francis to leave Wichita State women’s basketball

Sophomore forward Jyar Francis has left the Wichita State basketball team.

Wichita State said in a statement that Francis, from Hammond, La., is planning to transfer to a school closer to her home.

Francis averaged 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds last season as a freshman. She has played in three games this season.

“We want what Jyar thinks is best for her now and for her future,” WSU coach Jody Adams-Birch said in the statement. “We are disappointed she has chosen to leave Wichita State, but I wish her only the very best in all her endeavors.”

WSU plays at Missouri on Friday night.

This story was originally published December 8, 2016 at 11:26 PM with the headline "Jyar Francis to leave Wichita State women’s basketball."