UNIVERSITY PARK -- Keith Frazier's career at SMU officially ended Friday with his transfer.

Frazier, a junior, is probably headed to North Texas, although he also is considering UT-Arlington and Texas State, a source said. He will be a midterm transfer, eligible in spring 2017.

The former McDonald's All-American was averaging 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds a game before leaving the team for "personal reasons" after the Mustangs' win over Tulsa on Dec. 29. He could not be reached for comment.

Despite having only seven scholarship players, No. 10 SMU (16-0) is the only undefeated Division I team. The Mustangs play Sunday at Tulane.

Frazier, a Kimball standout, was struggling emotionally over being blamed for SMU's postseason ban, his former high school coach said. He was at the center of an NCAA investigation that revealed a former secretary completed an online course for him. He also reportedly was upset at being replaced in the starting lineup by freshman Shake Milton.

SMU coach Larry Brown had held out hope that Frazier would remain with the team since the shooting guard initially left for "personal reasons."

But Frazier did not show for a planned meeting with Brown on Wednesday. On Friday they met in Brown's office.

"He told me he wanted a fresh start," Brown said. "Since day one when he got here, we always told him we'd be here to support him. And since this process has been going on, I've maintained this same kind of attitude with him. He's always going to be a part of our family, and whatever is best for him is best for us."

Frazier, a four-star recruit, was one the state's top pledges coming out of high school. His signing was considered a coup for Brown, who took over at SMU in 2012.

"I'm always going to be close to him," Brown said. "At the end of the day, I've just got to do what's best for him. I'm never going to stop supporting him. I hope that's the way we are with all our kids. We're moving on. We've got a bunch of kids in that room I think we've got to focus our attention to."

North Texas has been a hot spot for transfers. Forward Eric Katenda is playing his senior season there after transferring from Notre Dame, and the Mean Green added former San Diego guard Ryan Woolridge on Thursday.

With the loss of Frazier, the Mustangs have continued to roll, exceeding the previous program-best start by six wins. They are coming off a 79-55 victory at East Carolina.

Being shorthanded has made practices more difficult. But reinforcements are on their way. On Friday, as Brown spoke with reporters, football players Courtland Sutton, Cedric Lancaster and Kevin Johnson showed up in the basketball locker room. Their arrival brought cheers from players. It has not been determined when they will begin playing.

Brown has spoken with football coach Chad Morris about recruiting dual-sport athletes.

"They've got to talk to Coach," Brown said. "I'd welcome any kid from his program to be a part of ours. We're all trying to help each other. If a kid wants to play both sports and Chad's OK with it, I'm fine with it."