Roscoe was never a certified starter, receiving starter minutes. This season as was said would mean he would be slotted out of position at the 4, out of necessity. Even at the 3 spot he would be challenged by DD and one of the guards (3 guard lineup). Just maybe he wanted more certainty in his career at the 3 spot, because that is his basket future career if he is going to have a chance.
Its too bad because he had the opportunity to establish himself at the 3 but with Boat's good play the position became less and less available, so to speak. I may be wrong in my thinking but his future is as a small forward, and he doesn't have much time (and now less opportunity) to make his mark. And if that's the case, transferring makes a little sense unless he was willing to prove that he can become an AA or even all BE team at the 3 here at UConn. Based on his two year history he was more of a great role player filling in where needed, particularly on D. If he wants more then he would either have to earn it or go elsewhere.
It stings because I like Roscoe, and he would have helped minimize the problems of our transfers and declarations. But to do so he would have had to play the four most of his minutes, and that may not be something he wants for his future.
