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Former Rhode Island forward to complete eligibility at Eastern Kentucky

Jarelle Reischel, T.J. McConnell

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Jarelle Reischel, who played one season at Rice before transferring to Rhode Island in 2012, was one of three players who left Dan Hurley’s program at the end of the 2014-15 campaign. Reischel’s playing time decreased while at URI, as he played just over nine minutes per game as a redshirt junior.

With one season of eligibility remaining, Reischel has committed to Eastern Kentucky where he’ll play for new head coach Dan McHale. News of Reischel’s commitment was first reported by Scout.com.

Reischel will be eligible immediately, and he’s a versatile forward who can help McHale as he looks to build upon the success enjoyed under Jeff Neubauer.

In his first season at Rhode Island, Reischel played more than 19 minutes per game and averaged 5.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest. He’s one of five players who will join the EKU program this summer, and there’s history between Reischel and his new head coach.

McHale was a member of Kevin Willard’s coaching staff at Seton Hall during Reischel’s first navigation of the recruiting process, with the 6-foot-6 forward picking Rice over the Pirates and Penn State. McHale obviously didn’t get to coach Reischel then, but he will in 2015-16.