Lawrence, KS (U-WIRE) -- Nick Bahe, a walk-on sophomore guard, has decided to transfer to Creighton University.

Bahe, a Lincoln, Neb., native, said the decision was difficult, but he wanted to play more.

"It just bubbles down to the fact that I am a competitive guy and I miss playing," Bahe said.

Bahe said he had been contemplating transferring since the season ended. Bahe played 12 minutes last season.

"It's tough," Bahe said. "You come to practice every day and you play defense for an hour and a half. I guess it has just been building for a little bit."

After the season ended Kansas coach Bill Self met with all of his players.

"I encouraged Nick to explore any opportunities because he wants to have a chance to impact a major college program from a playing time standpoint," Self said.

Self said Bahe's situation was unique because he turned down several scholarship offers from Ohio, Bowling Green and Cal Poly to be an invited walk-on at Kansas.

"We talked about the opportunity for impact minutes in the future," Self said. "With the young guards we have, it's something that cannot be guaranteed."

Bahe visited Creighton last weekend. He said after speaking with Creighton coach Dana Altman, he made the decision to transfer.

NCAA rules require Bahe sit out next year. He has not been guaranteed a scholarship.

"They haven't made any promises," Bahe said. "But coach Altman and his staff told me that if I am working my butt off then he thinks there is a good chance I can get a scholarship."

Bahe will finish the semester at the University, but hasn't made specific plans about when he would join the Creighton team.

"I've got some lifelong friends here," Bahe said. "I have the utmost respect for coach Self, but I go to war with these guys every day. I am really going to miss them."

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