Ben Simmons didnt meet requirements for Wooden award

[Texas Jefe]

From what I'm reading, it is academically based. Guess this is another casualty of the 'one and done' rule?

Or is the fact he's from Australia a factor?

Whatever the reason, still kind of sucks for the kid (if it mattered at all to him)

 

[Wamu]

From what I'm reading, it is academically based. Guess this is another casualty of the 'one and done' rule?

Or is the fact he's from Australia a factor?

Whatever the reason, still kind of sucks for the kid (if it mattered at all to him)

Sportscenter is talking about it right now.

 

[rmilia1]

So he's dumb and he can't even lead LSU to a tourney bid out if the putrid SEC?? Seems like he will fit in well with the 76ers...

 

[Texas Jefe]

or, if a guy is a 'one and done' player, even going to class is not necessary

 

[Texas Jefe]

The rule should be changed.

Either go straight to the pros, or commit to three years of school. Either/or.

 

[Wamu]

The rule should be changed.

Either go straight to the pros, or commit to three years of school. Either/or.

I think the 1 & done's are bad for both the CBB & the NBA. I'd like to see CBB players have to spend @ least 2 years in college. That would help out both games.

 

[Texas Jefe]

I think the 1 & done's are bad for both the CBB & the NBA. I'd like to see CBB players have to spend @ least 2 years in college. That would help out both games.

yes that would work as well...the current situation is bad for both.

 

[Wamu]

yes that would work as well...the current situation is bad for both.

No doubt about that.

 

[Davis_Mike]

I get that he is a "one & done" player who just doesn't give a fuck about classes, but you would think that these guys who know they are likely about to come into a lot of money, would be taking & trying to excel in some finance & accounting classes.

I guess dumb fucks are just dumb fucks, regardless of their athletic talent.

 

[Texas Jefe]

I get that he is a "one & done" player who just doesn't give a fuck about classes, but you would think that these guys who know they are likely about to come into a lot of money, would be taking & trying to excel in some finance & accounting classes.

I guess dumb fucks are just dumb fucks, regardless of their athletic talent.

indeed, they really should take advantage of the schooling, and learn about handling that money they're going to be getting.

Makes me think of Vince Young: he was offered by many big-money, smart-money Texas Exes to help him manage his money. These guys are professionals who love their school and loved what VY did for the program, they would not have taken advantage or big fees.

Instead, VY went with the advice of his uneducated/unfamiliar with any kind of proper investing uncle, who told him not to use these experts, and instead go with 'his people'.

 

[The Derski]

It's down to Heild and Valentine anyway. I bet Heild wins it.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Big deal. He wasn't going to win it anyway.