Austin Nichols transferring from Memphis

[JakeBarnes]

I got the impression that Baylor, MU, and ND all inquired openly to Memphis within the past week.  I think the speculation is that the reason Memphis is denying the release is because it suspects that Baylor jumped the gun, as many people are suspicious that Scott Drew's methods may have become "unsound."

Then he should obviously reward Marquette for doing things the "right way."

[brewcity77]

Not knowing the circumstances, I'm not near ready to point the finger at any other schools in this one. No idea who did what and when.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Not knowing the circumstances, I'm not near ready to point the finger at any other schools in this one. No idea who did what and when.

Not saying I know anything, but if I were an AD and the first school to contact me about a player who had recently asked for a transfer was Baylor, my alarm bells would be going off.

[withoutbias]

pastner sucks.

[brewcity77]

Not saying I know anything, but if I were an AD and the first school to contact me about a player who had recently asked for a transfer was Baylor, my alarm bells would be going off.

Oh, I get that. But consider the timeline. Nichols requested to transfer June 25 or 26. So his AAU and high school coaches likely knew then and were able to get the word out to colleges they thought might be interested.

Not necessarily proof of tampering, and it could just as easily have been Marquette or Notre Dame that called first.

[keefe]

Not saying I know anything

WTFO? Someone actually admitting ignorance on Scoop??

From the morass of hubris arose a singular moment of nobility...

[keefe]

as many people are suspicious that Scott Drew's methods may have become "unsound."

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[kmwtrucks]

“I hate it for Memphis,” Mark Nichols said. “I hate it for the coaching staff. I hate it for the city. It’s late in the year to be doing this. We know that. We’re not happy about it. It’s just something that happened, and we’ve got to move on with it. We’ve just got to move forward.”

sounds like something Odd happened? 

[MerrittsMustache]

Word is that Nichols' father sent an e-mail, presumably to Pastner and/or the AD, asking for Austin's release. According to the athletic dept, the release is being denied because Pastner would like to at least speak with Austin about the decision before letting him go but has been unable to get in touch with him.

Bizarre situation.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Word is that Nichols' father sent an e-mail, presumably to Pastner and/or the AD, asking for Austin's release. According to the athletic dept, the release is being denied because Pastner would like to at least speak with Austin about the decision before letting him go but has been unable to get in touch with him.

Bizarre situation.

Sound like a classic 'reverse Newbill' situation.

[MU82]

Not knowing the circumstances, I'm not near ready to point the finger at any other schools in this one. No idea who did what and when.

Is this kind of behavior even allowed around these parts?

What you meant to say was ...

I know everything! And everybody who disagrees with me is an idiot! And pointing fingers is pretty much all we do here (when we're not posting pictures of nearly naked ladies or claiming we are certain that being gay is a choice).

[PBRme]

Back in the day at Memphis State a player actually going to class could get him kicked off the team...

Now that school is UNC.  My how things change

[brewcity77]

Is this kind of behavior even allowed around these parts?

What you meant to say was ...

I know everything! And everybody who disagrees with me is an idiot! And pointing fingers is pretty much all we do here (when we're not posting pictures of nearly naked ladies or claiming we are certain that being gay is a choice).

No, not what I meant to say. What I meant to say was this situation has some stink on it and we might not want to go blaming every other school when we're just as involved as they are. Glass houses, and all that.

[JakeBarnes]

No, not what I meant to say. What I meant to say was this situation has some stink on it and we might not want to go blaming every other school when we're just as involved as they are. Glass houses, and all that.

Why can't we just be holier than thou and say our team would never do anything wrong, like STL Cardinals fans.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I will get excited when the Staff announces the Grand entrance of another Austin.  The hole on our roster will then be plugged fully and completely upon his release.

[brewcity77]

I will get excited when the Staff announces the Grand entrance of another Austin.  The hole on our roster will then be plugged fully and completely upon his release.

Very well played 

[keefe]

I will get excited when the Staff announces the Grand entrance of another Austin.  The hole on our roster will then be plugged fully and completely upon his release.

Yes, but will it be good for you?

[Dawson Rental]

Since Baylor is involved it can rightly be called tampering? What should we call it since Wojo is also supposedly involved?

"Since Baylor is involved it can rightly be called tampering?"

Nope, but that raises the suspicion level.  Scott Drew has a reputation for underhanded recruiting.  I'm not aware that Wojo does.  Are you saying that he does?  

Hey look, two can play the the turn it around on the other guy game.

[PGsHeroes32]

Would Nichols be ok gambling on Henry leaving/being a back up if he does stay?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Would Nichols be ok gambling on Henry leaving/being a back up if he does stay?

I wouldn't assume that he would be the backup. Nichols is very good. I would imagine a situation where Nichols, Henry, and Fischer split time time at the 4/5 close to evenly. Though there are some who insist that Henry should play the three. I'm unconvinced, but if they are right then you could start Henry, Nichols, and Fischer together.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yes, but will it be good for you?

At this point in the summer, any 'ship in the port will do.

[Jay Bee]

Watched him a lot in HS. He is what he is.

[bilsu]

Would Nichols be ok gambling on Henry leaving/being a back up if he does stay?

Henry's future is at the three.

[PGsHeroes32]

I wouldn't assume that he would be the backup. Nichols is very good. I would imagine a situation where Nichols, Henry, and Fischer split time time at the 4/5 close to evenly. Though there are some who insist that Henry should play the three. I'm unconvinced, but if they are right then you could start Henry, Nichols, and Fischer together.

All good points. But I don't see Henry coming back for a time share. And playing all 3 kinda eliminates the size depth.

But I think you can get him good minutes still with Henry getting his.

[PGsHeroes32]

Henry's future is at the three.

For us? Don't see it.