Anthony Clemons would never have stayed 4 years at Iowa in the current ‘transfer’ climate and become the player he became.
Iowa offers 2019 prospect Lök Wur
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No way of knowing this. Transfers were plenty prevalent back then too. AC stuck it out at Iowa and was rewarded. Pemsl has done the same thing.
This is REALLY late in the recruiting process for 2019 kids, I believe the only reason all this is happening now is because he just became academically eligible.
Wherever he goes I hope he gets all the academic resources he needs to succeed.
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Research shows that the best predictor of how students will do academically in college is how they did in high school, NOT scores on the ACT or SAT. Both of those college admissions tests are businesses designed to make money, not to accomplish any valid educational goal. Hell, the SAT never even included a writing component until the president of the California state system of universities said it would drop the SAT unless a writing component was added. Guess what? The SAT immediately added an essay. It couldn't afford to lose all that money from the California system. And, of course, writing is the fundamental skill in every academic area.
I did pretty well on my ACT, but I hate it and the SAT. Both are scams.
It kind of seems like distance won’t be a factor in his decision, i read he committed to play Junior College (is junior college what it’s still called or CC??) ball in Florida.. I was hoping he may have wanted to stay near home..
Some athletes dont realize the importance of their grades until their junior or senior years and sometimes that's too late.
The test scores aren't really used to predict performance but to cross check the HS grades. Grade inflation and pass throughs are so common, especially among athletes, that grades alone aren't reliable.
Perfect example. If a kid that attends the Bronx HS of Science and does well is probably well prepared for college. If a kid goes to PS 83 or Harry Truman, both within blocks of BHSoS, grades would be kind of meaningless because both are terrible schools and the graduates frequently read at grade school level.
I kind of don't care if schools take a flier on a couple hundred varsity athletes. Worse case scenario they can't stay NCAA eligible and you've given kids a chance to improve themselves. Best case scenario the kid takes advantage of the college environment and does catch up academically; preparing them for a broader spectrum of career opportunities when they join the 99% of NCAA athletes that never play pro sports. Either way they contribute more than they take from whatever school waives their academic entry requirements.
Perfect example. If a kid that attends the Bronx HS of Science and does well is probably well prepared for college. If a kid goes to PS 83 or Harry Truman, both within blocks of BHSoS, grades would be kind of meaningless because both are terrible schools and the graduates frequently read at grade school level.
I kind of don't care if schools take a flier on a couple hundred varsity athletes. Worse case scenario they can't stay NCAA eligible and you've given kids a chance to improve themselves. Best case scenario the kid takes advantage of the college environment and does catch up academically; preparing them for a broader spectrum of career opportunities when they join the 99% of NCAA athletes that never play pro sports. Either way they contribute more than they take from whatever school waives their academic entry requirements.
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What a tragedy it is if a school takes a marginal academic performer and helps him to get a college degree. The schools who take on academic risks are doing a good thing, not a bad thing.
Have we ever seen a "Final 27" before?
I like that we have him by the ankle. I hope that means a visit, as I'm sure the logo placements tells the story.
If we do not get him it’s likely due to our offer not being ‘committable’
I had a feeling closeness wasn’t a priority besides cerighton that list says, I wanna see some things other than the Midwest.. And what a better opportunity to do so.. dang
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It looking like it’s past a hope! Free trips coming to Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, & Virginia too.. that’s how it works when you’re good at hoops..
OMAHA?????? That's gotta be the lowlight of the visits...
Can you blame him?
No, I'm sure it happens a lot. Gotta be a little frustrating for Hawaii, though, to have athletes put you on a "top 5" list just to get a free vacation out of it.
