Ike Eke’s MU career ends

[fjm]

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/1157364525391405057?s=21

Bummer man.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

That’s a shame.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Damn,  really feel for the kid

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Geez that is disappointing!,  was hoping he could be the 5 of the future in a year or two.  Poor kid all that work and never got to even step on the court.

[GooooMarquette]

Tough break for the kid, but it's great to see that he is working toward a Marquette degree.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

That had to be tough for Ike.  He probably wants to play so bad.

[dgies9156]

Sorry to hear that. Seems like a strong young man both physically and emotionally.

Best to Ike and we hope to hear great things about him off the basketball court in the years ahead.

[Marcus92]

That had to be tough for Ike. He probably wants to play so bad.

I'm sure he's been looking forward to getting on the court since signing with Marquette. Sorry to hear the news.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Bummer- feel bad for the kid.  Thought he was working his way back.

In other news, playing with an 11 man roster is kind of scary. 

[Nukem2]

Bummer- feel bad for the kid.  Thought he was working his way back.

In other news, playing with an 11 man roster is kind of scary.

Especially with Greg out for now as well.  Best of wishes to Ike in his future endeavors off the court!

[ATL MU Warrior]

Feel for the guy. Was looking forward to seeing him get on the court.

[Herman Cain]

Ike is a great teammate and an asset to MU in general.  Working through a medical retirement is tough, but Ike definitely has the strength of character to build off this setback and reach higher levels. Glad he is staying part of the program and he will now be a big off the court contributor.

 

[Galway Eagle]

Damn that's rough. Hope he gets his degree and finds another happy outlet

How does this effect the scholarship situation in the future?

[Herman Cain]

Damn that's rough. Hope he gets his degree and finds another happy outlet

How does this effect the scholarship situation in the future?

Medical retirements do not count against the 13. So opens another one up.

[jsglow]

Medical retirements do not count against the 13. So opens another one up.

Correct.  Chart on the recruiting thread updated.  God bless Ike on a long and successful life after basketball.

[Jockey]

There was little expectation that he would ever play at MU because of his injuries..... but it is still a tough break for a super kid.

Good luck in the future, Ike.

[fjm]

Hoping he stays with the team and takes a role whether it be to play scout team or to be an assistant of some sort.

[Loose Cannon]

Hoping he stays with the team and takes a role whether it be to play scout team or to be an assistant of some sort.

Yeah, I think he is friends with Dexter so maybe we can get Ike updates during the year. I hope so Great Kid.

[Golden Avalanche]

Unfortunate news.

Buzz knows about medically incapacitated to play basketball seven footers.

[AlienWarrior]

So who is available to fill this years opening?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

So who is available to fill this years opening?

Openings. We have two now.

[tower912]

Very sad.   Best of luck, young man.

[MuMark]

So who is available to fill this years opening?

Nobody who will help

[AlienWarrior]

Hopefully Wojo has a player or 2 up his sleeve

[Galway Eagle]

Do we have certain standards that other schools don't? Because from what I remember mccmorrow was able to ply somewhere after not meeting our standards

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do we have certain standards that other schools don't? Because from what I remember mccmorrow was able to ply somewhere after not meeting our standards

He had a very pedestrian career at Tennessee Tech. Averaged 3.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in a two year career.

I think it was less about standards and more about "you are no longer good enough to be on the team"

[D'Lo Brown]

Does he get to keep his scholarship? Is this covered under some insurance policy?

[mileskishnish72]

Good luck to Ike.

[LloydsLegs]

Does he get to keep his scholarship? Is this covered under some insurance policy?

Yes on scholarship.  Not sure about insurance.

[HutchwasClutch]

All impressions are he’s a great young man who has kept a spectacular attitude and outlook considering everything he’s been through.  Hope he gets past these back issues and has a wonderful and successful life

[Galway Eagle]

He had a very pedestrian career at Tennessee Tech. Averaged 3.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in a two year career.

I think it was less about standards and more about "you are no longer good enough to be on the team"

If Mbao was good enough I can't imagine Liam was that much different

[WarriorDad]

Disappointed for him, but may he find health and happiness for the long journey life brings.

[NorthernDancerColt]

All impressions are he’s a great young man who has kept a spectacular attitude and outlook considering everything he’s been through.  Hope he gets past these back issues and has a wonderful and successful life

Very well-said.

[Cheeks]

https://twitter.com/marquettembb/status/1157364525391405057?s=21

Bummer man.

Sucks.  Good dude by all accounts, including personal ones of friends and relatives that know the young man.  Great teammate and I hope that remains and he stays.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Mbao was good enough I can't imagine Liam was that much different

They had a legitimate reason to free up McMorrow's scholarship. They din't for Mbao

[Jay Bee]

Do we have certain standards that other schools don't? Because from what I remember mccmorrow was able to ply somewhere after not meeting our standards

The rule refers to the student-athlete who becomes injured or ill to the point that he or she "apparently never again will be able to participate in intercollegiate athletics". So, some situations are clear cut and obvious - every institution would come to the same conclusion.. however, the nature of the rule is that it's a judgment call.

mccmorrow (sic) -- and others... it's not necessarily that two schools looked at the same situation and came to different conclusions. There can also be situations where circumstances change.

15.5.1.2.2 Change in Circumstances. If circumstances change and the student-athlete subsequently
practices or competes at the institution at which the incapacitating injury or illness occurred, the student-athlete again shall become a counter, and the institution shall be required to count that financial aid under the limitations of this bylaw in the sport in question during each academic year in which the financial aid was received.

So, let's say you had a guy on a perm medical scholarship and he's not a counter one year. And you had 13 guys on scholarship. The next year, circumstances change and he can play after all. The issue for that school is that you had him as a non-counter. If he later plays for you, he becomes a counter in that past year, but you already had 13 scholarship players... playing him would mean you had 14 scholarship players last year and becomes an issue.

Nonetheless, from a PR standpoint, if you determine a guy can't play for you ever again, and then later change that... you better feel real good about the change in circumstances.. cause it's gonna be a nightmare if the issue results in something bad... when he's later playing for you...

[Herman Cain]

Have been through this with several of my kids teammates over the years. Multiple concussion cases, Torn ACL in both knees, Severe broken legs and hips, Repeated Shoulder dislocations in both shoulders , back surgery etc. Almost all of these kids will have life long medical issues and I have never seen anyone allowed to come back by medical staff once the initial determination has been made. 

[Billy Hoyle]

I hope he won’t end up on a “most disappointing” list some day. Injuries are a bitch.

[muwarrior69]

Yes on scholarship.  Not sure about insurance.

OK, he is on scholarship, but does his scholarship use up a basketball scholarship since he can't play?

[Jay Bee]

OK, he is on scholarship, but does his scholarship use up a basketball scholarship since he can't play?

No