Kentucky’s backcourt just got better as Creighton graduate transfer Davion Mintz announced his commitment to join the Wildcats on Friday.

Mintz redshirted last season after suffering a season-ending injury leading up to the start of the season.

The previous season, Mintz appeared in 35 games for Creighton and averaged 9.7 points per game, three assists and three rebounds per contest.

Here’s the statement he shared announcing his commitment to play for Kentucky:

“Today begins a new basketball journey for me. To all my teammates and the entire Creighton family, I want to say thank you for the past 4 years of my life. I am grateful for all the experiences I have encountered with you. Everything I have learned will stay with me forever. The relationships I have built with you are lifelong.

“To all the coaches and various universities that recruited me, I am forever appreciative for your diligent work and interest.
With that being said, BBN, I am thrilled, humble and hungry to be part of the UK family!

“I look forward to earning your trust and respect through my commitment, experience, and hard work every day. I am immensely thankful to the Kentucky Wildcats, Coach Calipari and his staff for extending me an opportunity to continue my college basketball career as a Wildcat.

“To my new teammates, and fans you can believe and trust in me. I look forward to meeting all of you. I can’t wait to arrive to Big Lex and get to work!”