“I met with every player after the season about making a commitment to the program and each other,” head coach Tom Izzo said in a release. “After spending some time at home and talking with his family, Garrick Sherman has informed me that it’s important to get a fresh start elsewhere. We appreciate his contributions over the last two seasons and wish him the best in his basketball future.

“I continue to look forward to this offseason as we develop with players committed to Spartan basketball.”

In August 2010, senior-to-be guard Chris Allen was dismissed from the program. He later transferred to Iowa State.

In January, junior guard Korie Lucious was dismissed for the season before deciding to transfer to Iowa State as well.

There was no indication as to where Sherman would transfer. He is from Kenton, Ohio.

“I have enjoyed my two years at Michigan State,” Sherman said in the release.

“I love my teammates and coaches and appreciate the way they helped me develop as a player.
“After the season, I met with Coach Izzo and after talking things over with my family, I believe it’s time for a fresh start and a new opportunity.”

Sherman averaged 3.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game this season.

With the departures of the three players through the past seven months, MSU has three seniors, one junior, two sophomores and six freshmen (two redshirt freshmen) on scholarship for next season.