Gilbert Officially Transfers to WSU

[champs99and04]

Hope he crushes it but I don't understand the decision at all.

What do you think he should have done?

 

[JimHurley]

https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article241488606.html

The opportunity is certainly there with the Shockers after all three of the team’s point guards transferred out of the program since their 23-8 season ended. There’s also an outside chance he could have two seasons at WSU, as he could apply for a sixth year having missed 56 of 65 games his first two seasons.

That’s very realistic from what I’ve heard.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

In terms of his mental health, I hope the culture with Marshall and Wichita keeps him positive and healthy.

In terms of basketball fit, it's a home run. He's currently one of seven scholarship players and between Etienne/Dennis/Wade there's some talent around him to play with.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Hope he crushes it but I don't understand the decision at all.

You don't have to understand the decision, it was his to make and he made it. Good for him I hope he has a season of his life!

 

[LIuconn]

So now I have to watch more AAC ball (if there's a season to be played)

 

[husky99]

Oz called it. Best of luck

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Hmmmmm

 

[ccsuphanner]

He fought his way back from tough injuries and played his ass off for us. A true Husky who helped bring the program back. May his path forward be blessed.

Have a blessed day.

 

[Shine33]

Swap Al for CV and I agree.

Not cool man. CV didn’t have to go through even close to the same amount of trials that AG went through with his body. No need for the subtle dig. He played his heart out for us to the best of his capabilities

 

[Ha Who]

At least he stuck with a basketball school in a semi-football conference. Best of luck!

 

[Waquoit]

At least he stuck with a basketball school in a semi-football conference. Best of luck!

Lotta folks here think that's a league on the come!

 

[Lefty2one]

My guess is that this was the highest level school that was offering him a bunch of PT. I hope does well there.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

What other schools were interested in AG?

 

[glastonbury50]

What's interesting to me is that it looks like he is transferring to WSU for a role at the point. Felt as though he excelled best off of the ball and really struggled when he was at point guard. Anyway I hope that this works out for him and will have to check in for their big games. People are saying this is the first transfer of the Hurley era, which is true, but this was not ugly at all. Durham, Vance and Enoch didn't have nearly as much mutual respect for their head coach as AG. Go Shockers.

 

[husky99]

What other schools were interested in AG?

Asking around. But did hear he had better offers but this was the school that promised him endless time. No bench and no shot is bad....

 

[CL82]

Good luck Al. We'll be rooting for you.

#foreverahusky

 

[tcf15]

What other schools were interested in AG?

Asking around. But did hear he had better offers but this was the school that promised him endless time. No bench and no shot is bad....

 

[BFieldHusky]

Hurley and Gregg Marshall have a very good relationship and I heard this was a factor in this as well.

 

[Son of Robert]

I thought Tyson Etienne had really good ball skills when they played us; I'm pretty sure he plays both the point and 2 guard spots. I'm sure AG sees WSU as a top 25 team, give or take, Marshall is an exceptional coach, so an excellent opportunity here for Alterique. Best of luck Al!!

 

[JB75]

So strange - middle of Kansas- don’t get this one at all. I hope he does well but I could easily see him looking back on this this time next year and saying why did I go there? At least go to Georgia or some some mid- lower level SEC/acc school closer to home - why would you want to stay in the same trash conference where everybody knows u? he really rather play in Wichita than back with UConn in the big East atmosphere for five - 7 less minutes a game? disappointing- but he’s still one of my fave huskies in recent memory.

 

[JB75]

What do you think he should have done?

Not stay in same dead conference
Not go to a team that’s falling apart
Not go to a team In middle of nowhere
Go closer to home
Stay with UConn in big East
Enough reasons?

 

[methodology]

What's interesting to me is that it looks like he is transferring to WSU for a role at the point. Felt as though he excelled best off of the ball and really struggled when he was at point guard. Anyway I hope that this works out for him and will have to check in for their big games. People are saying this is the first transfer of the Hurley era, which is true, but this was not ugly at all. Durham, Vance and Enoch didn't have nearly as much mutual respect for their head coach as AG. Go Shockers.

I don't consider a grad transfer, a transfer

 

[AD DB Burner]

Not stay in same dead conference
Not go to a team that’s falling apart
Not go to a team In middle of nowhere
Go closer to home
Stay with UConn in big East
Enough reasons?

Alterique graduated. He earned the right to go wherever he feels best for him.

 

[LIuconn]

Hurley and Gregg Marshall have a very good relationship and I heard this was a factor in this as well.

Exhibit number 1000 why Hurley's the man. 100% authentic

 

[gtcam]

Not stay in same dead conference
Not go to a team that’s falling apart
Not go to a team In middle of nowhere
Go closer to home
Stay with UConn in big East
Enough reasons?

You want people to make your destiny for you?