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So UM recruit McGary had to enroll at Prep school to qualify

  • But UM has such high academic standards for it's athletes I thought? loco

    Chesterton's McGary heading to prep school for basketball

    http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/article_20c7adff-3805-5df1-a2a3-49c0dfc5db0b.html

    www.nwitimes.com

    The_Dude

  • Hmmm didn't know he committed a day early...

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    Itz Pstein21607

  • "6 to 1 teacher to student ratio"

    roflmao I guess that could somehow be possible, sounds expensive though.

    BearMining4Coal ●

  • Anyone telling you Michigan has elevated academic standards for athletes is a liar. Period.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

  • So, why do we care about some random mediocre UM recruit exactly?

    Al Borland

  • Al Borland said...

    So, why do we care about some random mediocre UM recruit exactly?

    I see what you did there.
    And yes...he's really, really good.

    Big Bank Hank

  • Al Borland said...

    So, why do we care about some random mediocre UM recruit exactly?

    Because he's the #2 player in the nation..

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    Itz Pstein21607

  • A) He hasn't committed anywhere yet.

    and 2) Can someone explain how this is supposed to work?

    "Chesterton's Mitch McGary will attend Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., to boost his academic status that would have likely left him ineligible for college basketball after his senior season.

    "In the last month, we've been working it out to see what I needed for grades," McGary said Monday night from Milwaukee, where he is playing in an AAU tournament with SYF. "I could've gotten straight A's my senior year and I still would have to go to a junior college."

    so if he were to get all As in high school next year he would still be ineligible, but going to a grade mill for a year instead magically makes him eligible? how the hell does that work?

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    boozhoo

  • Big Bank Hank said...

    I see what you did there.
    And yes...he's really, really good.

    Built his reputation on bullying kids 2 years younger. He'll be 20 when he plays his first game at UM. Let's wait and see.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

  • Itz Pstein! said...

    Because he's the #2 player in the nation..

    Alright, yeah. I just watched his videos, and he's pretty damn good. Basically looks like a slightly larger Kevin Love.

    Al Borland

  • boozhoo said...

    A) He hasn't committed anywhere yet.

    and 2) Can someone explain how this is supposed to work?

    "Chesterton's Mitch McGary will attend Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., to boost his academic status that would have likely left him ineligible for college basketball after his senior season.

    "In the last month, we've been working it out to see what I needed for grades," McGary said Monday night from Milwaukee, where he is playing in an AAU tournament with SYF. "I could've gotten straight A's my senior year and I still would have to go to a junior college."

    so if he were to get all As in high school next year he would still be ineligible, but going to a grade mill for a year instead magically makes him eligible? how the hell does that work?

    That is how the prep school bit works.

    McGary reportedly has ADHD, so that supposedly is the cause of his early grade trouble. Who knows.

    His AAU coach steered him to Michigan. Being theorized in multiple places that he ends up on UM's bench at some point as an assistant.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

  • rookmsu said...

    That is how the prep school bit works.

    McGary reportedly has ADHD, so that supposedly is the cause of his early grade trouble. Who knows.

    His AAU coach steered him to Michigan. Being theorized in multiple places that he ends up on UM's bench at some point as an assistant.

    Come on.

    Big M

  • Rumour is MSU was his number one choice. I even heard from a reliable source that he called Izzo and begged him to allow him to commit. Izzo doesn't want him, there is a reason. Nothing to worry about here.

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    Rocket_Play ●

  • Big M said...

    Come on.

    Nope. Brumm has done all but drive the kid to UM and has praised JB to the point of ridiculousness.

    Nothing about this is illegal, of course. But UM won't be able to play their moral high ground bullshit on this one. They are now into the AAU pool with both feet. And with a prep school kid to boot.

    Sorry.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

  • Rocket_Play said...

    Rumour is MSU was his number one choice. I even heard from a reliable source that he called Izzo and begged him to allow him to commit. Izzo doesn't want him, there is a reason. Nothing to worry about here.

    This is clearly a joke. MSU was never in on McGary.

    UM was first in, along with Maryland. McGary a year ago was not ranked anywhere near where he is now. He exploded on the summer league circuit.

    I am taking nothing away from UM. He's a great get. What I'm saying is that they played all the requisite games to get him that are necessary in modern day college ball.

    No more high ground. They're playing to win.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

  • rookmsu said...

    This is clearly a joke. MSU was never in on McGary.

    UM was first in, along with Maryland. McGary a year ago was not ranked anywhere near where he is now. He exploded on the summer league circuit.

    I am taking nothing away from UM. He's a great get. What I'm saying is that they played all the requisite games to get him that are necessary in modern day college ball.

    No more high ground. They're playing to win.

    Don't know where you're getting your info. I did hear that if he got his grades in line and took care of an "issue" (not sure what it is) the coaches would give him a look, and I've heard regardless of who he commits to tomorrow if we want him, he's ours.

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    Rocket_Play ●

  • Im cant wait for the first time Will says "the kid from Chesterton Lept high for that one"

    I think a Chesterton Lep drinking game could be in order here.

    If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. Jimmy Valvano

    GatorBill ●

  • where was he ranked prior to not qualifying this past season?

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    MrMcGibblets192

  • I still have no idea why, given his options, that he's probably going to choose Michigan. It really makes no sense. Not only basketball-wise, but you can't even say that he's in it for the academics. You've got one program that just won a National Championship and is an annual contender for an NC and then you have Michigan. A school who's best season in over a decade got them a .500 conference record and a cookie. If the kid cared at all about winning or preparing himself for the NBA, you don't go to Michigan. Kids are fickle though and if he's only going to play for a year or two and go pro, he can do that anywhere.

    F Michigan

    AASpartan ●

  • 90s to just outside the top 100 for 2011.

    Edit: @McGibblets

    This post was edited by bmrabbitt on 11/2/2011 at 5:30 PM

    bmrabbitt ●

  • rookmsu said...

    Anyone telling you Michigan has elevated academic standards for athletes is a liar. Period.

    Bam.

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    TheBlitzIsOn ●

  • AASpartan said...

    I still have no idea why, given his options, that he's probably going to choose Michigan. It really makes no sense. Not only basketball-wise, but you can't even say that he's in it for the academics. You've got one program that just won a National Championship and is an annual contender for an NC and then you have Michigan. A school who's best season in over a decade got them a .500 conference record and a cookie. If the kid cared at all about winning or preparing himself for the NBA, you don't go to Michigan. Kids are fickle though and if he's only going to play for a year or two and go pro, he can do that anywhere.

    At Duke he's playing behind Ryan Kelly and the Plumlees. At Michigan he's starting.

    bmrabbitt ●

  • rookmsu said...

    Anyone telling you Michigan has elevated academic standards for athletes is a liar. Period.

    I could not believe that Doug Karsch took time today to announce this kid will be announcing tomorrow and could be coming to UM.

    I was actually stunned because it was such a random thing. One kid, one basketball recruit, not even announcing today, and not even for sure going to select UM. Why even bring that up?? No mention of MSU getting stud basketball or the occasional surprise football prospect.

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    TheBlitzIsOn ●

  • rookmsu said...

    Nope. Brumm has done all but drive the kid to UM and has praised JB to the point of ridiculousness.

    Nothing about this is illegal, of course. But UM won't be able to play their moral high ground bullshit on this one. They are now into the AAU pool with both feet. And with a prep school kid to boot.

    Sorry.

    they landed a prep schooloer last year too. Stop being a douche

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    MrMcGibblets192

  • AASpartan said...

    I still have no idea why, given his options, that he's probably going to choose Michigan. It really makes no sense. Not only basketball-wise, but you can't even say that he's in it for the academics. You've got one program that just won a National Championship and is an annual contender for an NC and then you have Michigan. A school who's best season in over a decade got them a .500 conference record and a cookie. If the kid cared at all about winning or preparing himself for the NBA, you don't go to Michigan. Kids are fickle though and if he's only going to play for a year or two and go pro, he can do that anywhere.

    It actually sort of makes sense.

    1. His best friend, Glenn Robinson, Jr (from the same AAU team) is also enrolling at UM next year.
    2. It's relatively close to home
    3. He wants to become ball screen, jump shooting big, like Lamar Odom. JB could help him there.

    The primary selling point has been that he can help return UM to "Glory" if Hardaway doesn't split after this season.

    Like it or not, if Hardaway returns, they will be a top 10 preseason team next season and the likely B1G favorite unless Sullinger hangs around another year.

    Anyone. Anyplace. Anytime.

    rookmsu ●

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