CSN Philly: Georgia Southern guard and Miami, Fla. native Cleon Roberts is heading to Olney Ave.

La Salle announced his transfer to the Explorers' program via release Thursday morning. In accordance with NCAA transfer rules, Roberts will be required to sit out the 2013-14 season.

Roberts averaged 8.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 27.3 minutes per game as a freshman last season.

At 6-foot-5 and 175 pounds, he is paper thin.

“Cleon gives us an athletic, scoring guard with excellent size,” head coach John Giannini said. “He has a great deal of potential which I am confident he will reach because of his excellent work ethic. 

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