Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Melendez started his collegiate career in the Big 10 with Illinois. He spent his freshman and sophomore years as a consistent role player for the team and moved to the SEC last year to play for Georgia.

Vanderbilt Commodores senior guard Tyrin Lawrence has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs basketball program. Lawrence, who the No. 82 player in the transfer portal, averaged 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 31.

Florida State guard Jalen Warley has committed to spend his last year of eligibility at UVA after previously having been a top recruit for the ‘Hoos in the 2022 high school class. Warley is the veteran backcourt presence that Tony Bennett wanted to add with Reece Beekman headed for the NBA and Dante Harris transferring.

Florida State guard Jalen Warley is transferring to Virginia men's basketball for his final year of eligibility, becoming UVA's first transfer addition of the offseason.