Destiny Slocum

Destiny Slocum announced her intentions to transfer to Oregon State on Monday

(Courtesy of Destiny Slocum)

In the past few seasons, the Oregon State Beavers women's basketball program has established itself as the leader of the Pac-12 Conference.

And even after losing Sydney Wiese to the WNBA draft, it doesn't appear the program will be slowing down anytime soon.

On Monday, Maryland Terrapins point guard Destiny Slocum announced her intentions to transfer to Oregon State:

The 5-foot-7 floor general, who graduated from Mountain View High School (Meridian, Idaho), was the WBCA National Freshman of the Year last season, averaging 11.5 points and six assists per game for a team with national title aspirations.

Despite her on-court success, Slocum announced her intentions to transfer shortly after the season.

"I'm grateful for my time at Maryland and the opportunity," Slocum said in a statement. "I want to thank my teammates and coaches and all the fans for their support this season. I've put a lot of thought and prayer into this decision. I've talked with my family and Coach B a great deal and have decided to continue my college career elsewhere."

Per NCAA rules, Slocum must sit out a year before she will be eligible to compete for the Beavers.

-- Andrew Nemec

anemec@oregonian.com

@AndrewNemec