Eric McKnight has decided to leave Iowa State after a freshman season where he played in just 14 of 31 games.

“I want to thank all of the fans, the coaching staff and my teammates at Iowa State,” McKnight said in a statement released Monday by the school.

“I enjoyed my time as a part of the Cyclone basketball family. However, I feel that it is in my best interest to transfer to another program where I can have an opportunity to contribute more to the team.”

McKnight's departure leaves Iowa State with one scholarship less than the NCAA-allotted 13.