Former FGCU Guard Christophe Varidel Headed To Alabama

(Courtesy of Linwood Ferguson)

Former Florida Gulf Coast guard Christophe Varidel, who spent the 2013-14 season with the D-II Silverswords of Chaminade, will transfer to Alabama according to ESPN.

Varidel captured America's hearts last March with his viral celebrations as part of the FGCU team that became the first 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16. He added 11 points in the Eagles' victory over San Diego State in the round of 32. In his sophomore year at Florida Gulf Coast, Varidel averaged 9.2 ppg while shooting 42% from three, before seeing his number's decline during his junior campaign.

Earlier this season, the Switzerland native popped up on the national radar again when he dropped 42 points against Baylor in the Maui Invitational.

Although the heel clicking guard is a major three point threat, knee problems have plagued him much of his career, and he only competed in five games for Chaminade last season.

Despite that, Varidel has been well traveled. From Dunk City to Hawaii, Varidel will now conclude his fifth and final season of college basketball in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

But before he joins Anthony Grant's squad, college basketball's most mysterious man has some more surfing to do.

Varidel, who began his career at Florida Gulf Coast, chose Alabama over UCLA. Said he will celebrate decision by going surfing now.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) May 10, 2014

@AndyGlockner He texted me at 3 a.m. Hawaii time this morning on his way to hike up a mountain. FGCU to Hawaii to Tuscaloosa.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) May 10, 2014