Miami RedHawks announce departure of MAC’s top assist man

Miami’s Darrian Ringo dribbles toward the hoop around Wright State’s Tye Wilburn during their game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at Millett Hall on the Miami University Campus in Oxford. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Miami’s Darrian Ringo dribbles toward the hoop around Wright State’s Tye Wilburn during their game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at Millett Hall on the Miami University Campus in Oxford. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Miami University announced Tuesday morning Darrian Ringo is no longer a member of the team.

The Brownsburg, Ind., native started 29 games at point guard for the RedHawks last season and was a third-team All-MAC selection.

He averaged 9.6 points and 6.9 rebounds last season, his only one in Oxford after two years in junior college.

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He ranked ninth in the nation with a school-record 236 assists, and only three Division I players had more than his 91 steals.

Ringo posted a double-double (10 points, 10 assists) in an overtime win against Wright State in November.

The RedHawks went 16-18 in their first season under head coach Jack Owens, a former Purdue assistant.

Earlier this offseason, Miami also lost center Darius Harper.

The Springfield native left the team after deciding to pursue a football career instead.

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