Terrance Arceneaux was an important contributor from the bench to Houston Cougars for the past three seasons.
On Thursday, the second guard revealed that he intended to enter the transfer portal.
During the message, Arceneaux said the decision was centered on his hope of “starting a new chapter in my college -basketball journey.”
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Houston Cougars Guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) shoots the ball against Florida Gators Guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) during the first half of the 2025 National Championship Game at Alamodome in San Antonio 7 April 2025. (Bob Donnan/Imag photos)
Arceneaux said in an Instagram post competing on Houston “has been part of my story that I will always carry with me.”
“I go away without bitterness, just growth, gratitude and a clear vision for where I’m heading next time,” he added. “Sometimes the road requires a turn and I have confidence in the process.”
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Arceneaux has an average of 5.2 points per Fight with Houston. He played 17.5 minutes per Battle and pulled 2.9 rebounds per year. Battle over the past three years.
Houston’s J’wan Roberts (13) celebrates with teammates, including Emanuel Sharp, Left, and Terrance Arceneaux (23) in the final minut of a win over Tennessee in Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament 30 March 2025 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
He average 6.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in his last 40 games when Houston drove to the national championship game. He did not score a point during his eight minutes on the floor under the national title game against Florida Gators.
So far, Arceneaux is the Lone Cougars player coming into the transfer portal since the championship.
Houston Cougars Guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) responds as he walks away from the field after losing to Florida Gators in the national championship game at Alamodome in San Antonio 7 April 2025. (Robert Deutsch/IMAGN -Pictures)
Arceneaux appeared on only 11 games in the 2023-24 season due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Apart from Arceneaux’s departure, Houston is struggling to lose LJ Cryer, J’wan Roberts, Ja’vier Francis and Mylik Wilson, who have exhausted their college of college.
Florida’s 65-63 victory over Houston on Monday gave Gators their third NCAA men’s basketball championship.
