Baltimore Sun: After parting ways with Maryland last month, Mychal Parker decided he wanted to finish his college career closer to home.

East Carolina, located just 30 minutes from Parker’s hometown of Washington, N.C., offered the 6-foot-5, 195-pound wing that opportunity. But late last week, the former Terp decided against a potential homecoming in favor of staying in Maryland and committing to Loyola.

“It was a really tough decision,” Parker said Monday night. “I really wanted to go back home, but I really had to think about my future. Not taking anything away from ECU, but [I decided on] what’s best for me in the long run. Loyola was the best choice for me.”

Parker, who also considered Florida International and Western Kentucky, will sit out the 2012-13 season under NCAA transfer rules and have two years of eligibility remaining after that.

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