Elijah Moore leaves Syracuse, enters transfer portal

Elijah 'Choppa' Moore has decided to leave Syracuse University and enter the transfer portal. This news was reported on Saturday. Moore played as a freshman shooting guard for the Syracuse Orange this past season. He was a highly rated recruit, ranked as a four-star player and the 26th best in the nation by 247Sports. Moore came from Bronx, New York, and had offers from many prestigious colleges, including Big East, SEC, and Big 12 schools. During his season at Syracuse, Moore averaged 5.2 points and played just over 15 minutes per game. With the arrival of a strong 2025 recruiting class, including players like Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White Jr., Moore might have faced tough competition for playing time next season. Moore is the third Syracuse player to enter the transfer portal recently, following juniors Chris Bell and Kyle Cuffie Jr. The team is feeling the effects of missing out on the NCAA Tournament, prompting players to seek new opportunities.