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superjohn said:
It's dumb semantics to get hung up on when we all know Gilbert's scholarship would never be yanked but as of now Heron is better than everyone of our team except for maybe Adams.
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He is better than Adams too.
 
Exit 4 said:
Dan Hurley is looking for volunteers. Anyone off the island?
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I don’t get where the scholarship is an issue. If I’m him, I’m thinking my worst case is making 3-500k overseas. Obv an issue with distance to his mom, but it is the worst case. What does UConn cost in-state? 25k? 35k?

You can pay that off over 100 years on those loans and defer till graduation. I’ll fill out the FAFSA for him. If you really think that a certain program is going to be better for your career then you go there.

That must have been drummond’s thinking.
 
Here’s another thing to keep in mind about the potential of Fairfield. Heron’s brother, Raheem Solomon, will also be playing in the MAAC at Niagara.

I’m told that since the NBA is not an option at this time, Heron’s mom is adamant that he complete his degree. So it’s likely he will play for two years wherever he lands.

BC is only being considered because of proximity and playing in/against ACC.

St John’s was a potential landing spot when he considered transferring immediately following his freshman year, when the accident happened.

UConn offers ideal proximity to home and Hurley is a major factor. If Hurley wasn’t at the helm, UConn wouldn’t be an option.
 
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UcannUconn said:
I think the player on shaky academic grounds knows where he stands.
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I think I know the player who is dealing with academic issues and if it's who I think it is, there's no way he isn't on the roster come November.
 
kris1 said:
Here’s another thing to keep in mind about the potential of Fairfield. Heron’s brother, Raheem Solomon, will also be playing in the MAAC at Niagara.

I’m told that since the NBA is not an option at this time, Heron’s mom is adamant that he complete his degree. So it’s likely he will play for two years wherever he lands.

BC is only being considered because of proximity and playing in/against the ACC.
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He's a great student. Likely to graduate as a junior.
 
Hurley on grad transfer signings:
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reddevilhusky said:
I just don’t see how you could get him on the roster. After Hurley just rerecruited everyone how do you get someone to leave? Mustapha is a great player and I’d love if we could get him but I just don’t see how. Cross the fingers for Hurley magic I guess.
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A generous financial aid package for one year makes it possible
 
St. Johns is one of the only programs in the country with a more crowded back court than we do. Wherever he goes it's going to upset players.
 
St. John's could win the Big East if they land this kid. Would be good for college ball to have the Garden hosting meaningful games.
 
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amsterdamjade said:
what route do you take thats just as easy to Uconn from Waterbury? I'd love to know.
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Isn't he from West Haven? Is his mom in Waterbury? Either way, Storrs is still a bit closer than Queens to both of them. But not that much. Traffic is the biggest difference. And that many games are in Hartford which is even closer.
 
Balker said:
Isn't he from West Haven? Is his mom in Waterbury? Either way, Storrs is still a bit closer than Queens to both of them. But not that much. Traffic is the biggest difference. And that many games are in Hartford which is even closer.
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Per earlier in this thread, Mom is in West Haven.

As an aside, if he doesn't end up here, Yale is the other school at which I'd like to see him the most.
 
His hometown paper, the Waterbury Republican, is sadly reporting tonight that it is almost assured that it will be St. John's.
 
Coach J said:
His hometown paper, the Waterbury Republican, is sadly reporting tonight that it is almost assured that it will be St. John's.
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yeah well the Rep-AM reporter might of put his foot in his mouth too fast because thats based on a report from his sources saying he is headed there, whereas everyone else says the recruitment is wide open.
 
ZachCT12 said:
yeah well the Rep-AM reporter might of put his foot in his mouth too fast because thats based on a report from his sources saying he is headed there, whereas everyone else says the recruitment is wide open.
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True, but I believe Ed Daigneault was the first CT beat reporter to confirm Hurley to UCONN. That doesn't necessarily mean he's right about Heron, but he may be.
 
UConnNick said:
True, but I believe Ed Daigneault was the first CT beat reporter to confirm Hurley to UCONN. That doesn't necessarily mean he's right about Heron, but he may be.
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He's right.
 
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You have certain guys, who didn’t exactly populated the box score stat sheet, when given minutes last season.
 
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Chief00 said:
You have certain guys, who didn’t exactly populated the box score stat sheet, when given minutes last season.
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Ah yes -- are stat sheet stuffers who rack up numbers for themselves without regard for the team's performance a part of this "Blaze Strategy" we've all been hearing about?
 
kris1 said:
Here’s another thing to keep in mind about the potential of Fairfield. Heron’s brother, Raheem Solomon, will also be playing in the MAAC at Niagara.

I’m told that since the NBA is not an option at this time, Heron’s mom is adamant that he complete his degree. So it’s likely he will play for two years wherever he lands.

BC is only being considered because of proximity and playing in/against ACC.

St John’s was a potential landing spot when he considered transferring immediately following his freshman year, when the accident happened.

UConn offers ideal proximity to home and Hurley is a major factor. If Hurley wasn’t at the helm, UConn wouldn’t be an option.
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So he needs a hardship waiver to play near his mother, who was in an accident a year ago? And his brother is playing at Niagara, which is not exactly close by?
 
ARIDE said:
St John' us just as easy to get too as Uconn from Waterbury..my guess is big East ..St John..
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amsterdamjade said:
what route do you take thats just as easy to Uconn from Waterbury? I'd love to know.
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Google maps has Waterbury as about 1:40 and West Haven as 1:30 to SJU, while UConn is just over 1 hour away from both places. So maybe not quite "just as easy" when you're considering the additional distance each way and the number of home games involved. That's not even factoring in the games being played at the XL Center in Hartford, which is only 45 minutes away. ;)
 
Does he have to sign a letter of intent before applying for the hardship? If yes, can he get out of the letter if denied?
 
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