By ADAM ZAGORIA
Bryant transfer Daniel Rivera committed to UMass during his visit on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-6 forward from Puerto Rico averaged 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds last season while shooting 50% from the field.
“He had a connection with Coach Frank [Martin] and the coaching staff,” said Rivera’s mentor Christopher Salgado.
“He wants to get back in the A10 with someone he can battle for.”
BREAKING: Former Bryant F Daniel Rivera is transferring to UMass
6-6, 210. 2 yrs remaining. From Puerto Rico
13.3 PTS
8.1 REB
2.2 BLK
50.3 FG%
31.3 MIN (33 GP)Physical frontcourt anchor for the Minutemen. Incredible motor & rebounder. Ultimate gluy guy
@OSLBasketball pic.twitter.com/VMI5xwcSTm
— Michael Bergman (@MLBergman_) May 7, 2024
The Minutemen lost several players to the portal including guard Keon Thompson (Stephen F. Austin), forward/center Josh Cohen (Arkansas) and forward Robert Davis Jr. (Old Dominion).
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