Former Florida State power forward Julian Vaughn, a 6-foot-10 freshman who asked for a release from his scholarship last week, is transferring to Georgetown.

The Hoyas recently lost Vernon Macklin, providing an roster slot for Vaughn, who under NCAA transfer rules will have to sit out next season before playing for Georgetown.

Vaughn played in 31 games for the Seminoles last season but wanted to transfer to a school closer to his Washington, D.C.-area home.

“I feel like I can get better and take my game to the next level and pursue my basketball goals,’’ Vaughn told Dave Telep of Scout.com.