Jackson State picks up mid-year transfer from Arkansas State

Raeford Worsham #5

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Raeford Worsham is back in Mississippi.

The former Wayne County High School player transferred to Jackson State from Arkansas State. He played seven games as a sophomore this season with the Red Wolves, averaging 6.4 points and 2.3 rebounds. During his freshman year, Worsham also averaged 6.4 points and grabbed 3.1 rebounds per game in 29 games.

As a mid-year transfer, the 6-foot-5, 190-pounder would be eligible to play at the end of the Fall 2014 semester. He is officially enrolled in Jackson State for the spring.

Raeford comes to Jackson State under odd circumstances. He quit the Red Wolves, according to a press release by the school in Dec. 14, 2013.  But Arkansas State coach John Brady alleged tampering involved.

“We believe some NCAA Rules may have been breached as it relates to tampering and we will use all avenues to protect the investment we made,” Brady said in the release.

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