Junior forward Jalen Courtney was granted a release from the LSU basketball team Monday and will transfer for his senior season, according to a news release.

Courtney, a Jackson, Miss., native, saw action in 51 career games as a Tiger with his best statistical season coming in 2011-12, where he chipped in 2.3 points and played double-figure minutes in six games.

A noticeable vocal leader on the bench, Courtney’s departure comes shortly after LSU coach Johnny Jones wrapped up his 2013 recruiting class, inking Scotlandville Magnet standout Brian Bridgewater and Australian 7-footer Darcy Malone last week.

Bridgewater and Malone’s commitments left the Tigers at 14 scholarship players – one more than the NCAA limit – making way for Courtney’s departure.

“We certainly wish [Courtney] well in his future endeavors,” Jones said.