Harvey decides to leave ISU basketball program

Posted on February 5, 2016

By Illinois State Athletic Staff

NORMAL – Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller announced Friday that freshman forward Elvis Harvey has decided to leave the program.

“We wish Elvis the best moving forward, and we will continue to help him as much as we can,” Muller said.

A South Bay, Florida, native, Harvey did not appear in an Illinois State game after opting to redshirt for the 2015-16 season.

“I have decided to leave the basketball program so I can focus on some personal things and to also move closer to home,” Harvey said. “I want to thank the University and the coaches for all they have done for me here, and it will not go unappreciated.”

Harvey signed with Illinois State in the spring of 2015 after attending Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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