uconn wolf return would be costly$$$

[husky99]

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/wolfs-return-would-be-costly/

Over 45 thousand

Ollie is setting a new tone for the team... i think i read in the last 10 years of calhouns coaching 13 of his players got arrested

 

[UCONNfan1]

Well Wolf has some tough decisions to make. May be a good kid overall and just one lapse of judgment but it appears it has cost him big time. I feel badly for the kid but certainly understand Ollie's more hard line approach. I have a feeling Wolf won't be suiting up for the Huskies next season.

Would he have the option of staying in Germany for a year and returning in the fall of 2014 with a scholarship for that season? He would effectively red shirt but I'm not sure how that would work. It would give him a year to work on his game tho... He just couldn't do anything hoops related for earning $$ even in Europe...

 

[mauconnfan]

That’s what it would cost up front to be the fifth big-man on a college basketball team. Wolf is behind Tyler Olander, Phil Nolan and recruits Kentan Facey and Amidah Brimah in the pivot.



Huh? He's not behind anyone........they're all competing for a spot and minutes. That is inaccurate. Just because he got in some trouble and would walk on does not mean he won't get a fair shot and if he does I expect him to get a good share of the minutes.

 

[Scot-e]

Does'nt Germany have the best economy in Europe? His parents could be loaded.

 

[tcf15]

Let's start a Boneyard Scholarship for Wolfie

 

[Hoophound]

Let's start a Boneyard Scholarship for Wolfie

That is interesting. Is that legal?

 

[upstater]

How many credits does he need?

 

[husky91]

He will probably get some scholarships, he isn't going pay full freight

 

[uconnforlife]

He was student athlete of the month so I doubt he'll be paying for all of that.

 

[CAHUSKY]

He will probably get some scholarships, he isn't going pay full freight

Did you read the article? Scholarships for international students are tough to come by

 

[huskymedic]

He was student athlete of the month so I doubt he'll be paying for all of that.

"Wolf, as an international student, is not eligible for any financial aid, grants or federal loans. There is no financial aid money for him — even need based."

 

[Husky1964]

I think it legal if a non alum pays his way.

 

[BoatShow]

He's really well dressed. Maybe he streches that 500 bucks a semester for clothes or maybe his folks are loaded. Maybe he's just European.

 

[Kitaman]

I like Wolf, want him to return and all, but after paying for two college tuitions, and still paying on student loans, I have little sympathy.

He had a free ride and blew it. Suck it up and go find the money (like millions of people do) and pay your way, or say goodbye. Its not complicated.

 

[upstater]

Wolf, though, is from a country with low tuition. I imagine few if any of his credits transfer. But the ultimate question is, how much is an American diploma worth in Germany? In a country that's notorious for protecting its academic prestige, probably not very much.

Besides, no one has asked how many credits he has left. Maybe finishing his degree will come cheaply.

 

[UconnDon]

I like Wolf, want him to return and all, but after paying for two college tuitions, and still paying on student loans, I have little sympathy.

He had a free ride and blew it. Suck it up and go find the money (like millions of people do) and pay your way, or say goodbye. Its not complicated.

And it's hard to believe a 7 footer with high D-1 bb experience would have difficulty finding available funds. He's almost a non-risk.

 

[Hoophound]

I think a big man with Wolf's shooting ability will be very sought after internationally. Playing at UConn this year, possibly as a starter is a very good idea for Him. He will get much more exposure on a tourney team than he did last year and I think he is probably ready to make a significant jump in on court performance. He had some good moments last year and anyone on this board that played or coached basketball can tell you that one summer of practice and training can make a huge difference in a young basketball player. He has some skills so all he really needs to do is get comfortable and find his spots on the floor. I'd like to see a lot more of Wolf and I consider it a significant loss if he doesn't return. I also think it will slow his career progress quite a bit.