Indiana guard announces he is transferring back to former team

Parker Stewart is heading back to one of his former teams. Stewart will be returning to UT-Martin, where he played his sophomore season.

The Union City, Tennessee native included, “Mama I’m back” in his announcement. Stewart was coached by his late father, Anthony, at UT-Martin. Parker wore No. 45 at Indiana in his father’s honor.

One thing I’ve learned in life is to never take time around the people you love for granted. I will be using my additional year of eligibility and will be returning HOME, to UTM for my final season. Long Live 45…my goal is to complete your mission. Mama I’m back. 🙏🏼🖤 pic.twitter.com/EdWK1z2MWl

— Parker Stewart (@_PSTEW) April 25, 2022

Stewart transferred to Indiana during the 2020-21 season, sitting out until the start of the 2021-22 campaign. In his lone season with the Hoosiers, Stewart appeared in 34 games, making 31 starts. He averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1 assist per contest, helping IU earn its first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2016.

The 2022-23 season will be Stewart’s fifth season of playing college basketball. He entered the transfer portal on March 28 as a graduate.