Matt L. Stephens

matthewstephens@coloradoan.com

Former CSU point guard Jon Octeus has plenty of major programs vying for his services, and he's narrowed his list to three schools.

Octeus, 6-foot-4, 170 pounds, told The Coloradoan on Thursday while en route to making an official visit to Missouri that he'll be transferring to play for the Tigers, Cincinnati or UCLA. All other schools are out of the running.

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He'll visit Missouri on Thursday and Friday before flying to Cincinnati for an official visit Saturday and Sunday. His final visit, to UCLA, will come either June 26 or 27. The Miami native is expected to graduate this summer and will be eligible to play immediately.

Other schools that had inquired about Octeus were Nebraska, where former CSU coach Tim Miles is the head coach; Wake Forest; Purdue; Tennessee; Baylor; Memphis; Oregon; and Mississippi State.

Octeus started all 32 games for the Rams (16-16) as a junior last season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His best individual performance came at No. 15 Gonzaga on Nov. 11 when he scored 27 points with three boards. He scored more than 20 points on five occasions in 2013-14 (at Nevada and No. 5 San Diego State and at home against Utah State, Wyoming and San Jose State).

Beyond his consistency on the offensive end, Octeus was known for his defensive prowess and served as Colorado State University's best off-ball defender.

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