Burton and Duane Wilson Question

[swoopem]

Is there any reason they wouldn't be allowed to play in the pro am this summer if there is one? I'm not sure if its a violation or if the guy who runs it doesn't want high schoolers playing, but I would love to hear about how they do against strong competition plus seeing them play with their future teammates would be awesome.

Also sorry is this has been discussed already.

[Nukem2]

The pro-am is NCAA certified for current and former college players as well as professional players ( per IWB's pro-am site ).  No way the NCAA would let HS kids play as that would really open up a can of worms.

[Jay Bee]

The pro-am is NCAA certified for current and former college players as well as professional players ( per IWB's pro-am site ).  No way the NCAA would let HS kids play as that would really open up a can of worms.

Oh, don't be so sure.

[QuetteHoops]

I thought there were some high school kids playing in the NC Pro-am.

[brewcity77]

I thought there were some high school kids playing in the NC Pro-am.

Not that I saw in the past 2 years. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all of them were at least committed to a program, and by committed, I mean HS seniors in the summer between their HS graduation and college enrollment.

[strotty]

Not that I saw in the past 2 years. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all of them were at least committed to a program, and by committed, I mean HS seniors in the summer between their HS graduation and college enrollment.

I believe this is accurate. Once you have signed your National Letter of Intent, you're good to go. It will be interesting to see if Steve Taylor plays in it.

[GGGG]

I believe this is accurate. Once you have signed your National Letter of Intent, you're good to go. It will be interesting to see if Steve Taylor plays in it.

Todd Mayo didn't play in it last year even though he signed his LOI.  I believe they need to be enrolled and through the clearinghouse.  And I believe he was the only incoming freshman who didn't play in it.

So I expect all incoming players to play in the Pro-Am, assuming they don't run into clearinghouse issues.

[strotty]

Todd Mayo didn't play in it last year even though he signed his LOI.  I believe they need to be enrolled and through the clearinghouse.  

Right. Basically they need to be ready to roll on campus.

[brewcity77]

Todd Mayo didn't play in it last year even though he signed his LOI.  I believe they need to be enrolled and through the clearinghouse.  And I believe he was the only incoming freshman who didn't play in it.

So I expect all incoming players to play in the Pro-Am, assuming they don't run into clearinghouse issues.

I believe Todd didn't because he spent the summer working out with his brother. Similar to Jae skipping it to work out with his dad. There may have been other issues, but that was at least the public story.

[Nukem2]

I believe Todd didn't because he spent the summer working out with his brother. Similar to Jae skipping it to work out with his dad. There may have been other issues, but that was at least the public story.

I believe Suktan is correct.  Todd did not get thru the Clearinghouse in time for the summer session.  As such, he was able to spend time with his brother.

[GGGG]

I believe Todd didn't because he spent the summer working out with his brother. Similar to Jae skipping it to work out with his dad. There may have been other issues, but that was at least the public story.

In reviewing the posts last year, IWB said that Mayo originally registered, but he wasn't on the roster due to not being in town due to clearinghouse issues.  

Now they didn't said that he *couldn't* play...just that he *didn't* because he would have had to pay his own way to be enrolled.

So I don't know what the answer is.  My guess is that since the three incoming high school players didn't transfer schools, that clearinghouse issues will be minimal and all will be here this summer.

[Jay Bee]

There are residency requirements.  If you're incoming, not from the area and not in school, you may be SOL.

HS kids (i.e., "local") can play in NCAA certified leagues. 

The only HS types are are only incoming kids or uncommitted kids (i.e., kids that haven't signed an NLI).  No others can exist.

[swoopem]

Thanks for answering my question and it seems like they won't be able to play until next summer, which sucks because I'm really excited for them.

Duane Wilson tweeted a little big ago "Unc just asked what if Arizona and UNC came after me. I told him I wouldnt care ima golden eagle for life #mubb"

I love how pumped these dudes are to put on the blue and gold.