Caleb Mills Leaves Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Program

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UPDATED: January 5, 2021 -- 8:33 p.m. CT

POSTED: January 5, 2021 -- 8:19 p.m. CT

Houston Cougars sophomore guard Caleb Mills has chosen to transfer for personal reasons and will no longer compete with the Cougars.

Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson made the announcement prior to Wednesday's game vs. American Athletic Conference rival Wichita State in Houston.

"I am grateful to Coach Sampson, my coaches and teammates for the opportunities in Houston," Mills said. "This decision allows me to play closer to home and is best for me and my family."

"We thank Caleb for his contributions to our program during his time at Houston and wish him and his family the best in the future," Sampson said.

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In October, Mills was selected the American Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year.

Mills competed in 35 games during his Houston career with seven starts. Last season, Mills made 143 of 371 field goal attempts (38.5 fg%); 50 of 137 threes (36.5 3pt%); and 73 of 97 (75.3 ft%). Mills averaged 2.6 rebounds per game. He had 35 assists and 43 turnovers in 31 games.

Mills averaged 12.8 points per game while hitting 78.0 percent of his free throws.

In 2020-21, Mills played in 4 of Houston's 9 games and averaged 9.8 points per game. He made 13 of 29 field goals (44.8 fg%); 1 of 4 threes (25.0 3pt%); and 12 for 12 free throws (100.0 ft%). He averaged 1.3 rebounds per game and had 1 assist, 6 turnovers, and 5 steals in four games.

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