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Scott Robinson
Junior transfer De’End Parker (6’6 / 215) is reportedly transferring back closer to his mom in Northern California. Parker’s mother, Carmen Johnson, underwent heart surgery earlier this past year reports the LA Times. As per UCLA Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Ben Howland: "She needs someone to help take care of her so I’m hoping we can get that worked out.” Parker is expected to transfer to a Bay Area school allowing him to help his mother in her recovery.
Parker, who spent his undergraduate years at San Francisco City College, is not of the best health himself; De’End suffered a knee injury only two games into this season. With any luck, Parker will receive a medical or “adversity” scholarship insuring two full seasons of eligibility remaining.
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