Baker cleared to play for Arizona and Kentucky approved it
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I guess my question is why does anybody have to sit out a year anymore when so many get to play immediately?
Good for him. It makes little sense, but I guess this is just the NCAA these days.
Any other favors the NCAA can do for Arizona? SMH.
Reports now coming out Kentucky approved Baker getting a waiver
Happy for him personally. But I have no idea what standard or "rules" the NCAA uses to determine these decisions. So inconsistent it is ridiculous.
Hope he plays well and Arizona goes 0-30.
Cheater U. How Sean Miller still has a job is a bigger question than Will Wade still having a job and that's saying something.
Cheater U. How Sean Miller still has a job is a bigger question than Will Wade still having a job and that's saying something.
This is partly because of our head coach. He continues to show he's a player's coach and stands behind them no matter where they end up.
I’m not sure Kentucky approves it, only the NCAA can do that . we were extremely supportive which the NCAA does take into consideration.
It’s just amazing how much evidence is know about Miller and Wade at L$U and they continue to operate business as usual.
Yeah, but just because Kentucky approves it doesn't mean he is automatically eligible. Kentucky approving it is just a part of the process.
I agree with others. They are so inconsistent with this.
Also figure that UK went to bat for him since he had to RS his FR season with injuries. One of the biggest things I took away from this year's BBM "State of the Wildcats" address from Cal is that he was pushing the loyalty aspect of this program. He specifically mentioned that players who transfer will have their support and are always welcomed back. Not many say that. UK has shown that with Wiltjer, Lee, Cal's class in supporting/congratulating Charles Matthews when Michigan made Final Four/NC Game, etc....nobody backs up what they say more then UK/Cal. Respect them for that more then anything.
Players are being paid and collegiate athletics now has free agency. It's not the same sport it was when I was growing up. Ok, now I feel old saying that.
THIS Cal does things the proper way.
We're fortunate to have him as our coach.
Exactly BT. I believe there will be a significant push to abolish the transfer/redshirt penalty, in the coming years.
I honestly can't believe Goodman wrote something positive about UK here, and really had to reach to do it. Kentucky's approval had little to do with anything here, but thanks for the PR plug. I'm guessing Goodman mentioned Kentucky here so that he has something to point to later in the season, when he's roasting Calipari or UK for something ridiculous, to prove that he does say positive things about them at times.
Good, and I'm proud to know we gave it the green light. Let the kids play.
The NCAA grants waivers so liberally nowadays that it's hard to figure out what the standards are anymore. It's kinda gutted its own rule with how easily it now allows players to get around it.
That said, I am happy for Baker.
That said, I am happy for Baker.
I’m glad Cal and UK supported it, but as had been pointed out the NCAA is inconsistent in who they make sit out, and who they let play. But they are inconsistent about a lot of things. They throw some programs to the wolves for violations, and let others skate, certainly to date Arizona.
Good for him and I think it's a class move by UK. Good PR for the program as well.
Good move Jemari enjoy the summers there..100+ degrees everyday from June to October. Close to Phoenix numbers, almost.
Ok fine, but you better believe that UK would not get a transfer eligible in this fashion even if every school within the NCAA signed off on it. That’s the only part about this that’s pathetic and the fact that Arizona has been cheating hard, why should they be rewarded anything.
I wonder if the NCAA would have been so lenient if Baker was transferring to UK? Remember Kanter and his situation compared to others?
I will never understand the NCAA but if the inconsistencies come from the schools being objective about a transfer without the general public knowing, it could explain somethings.
I don't know the percentages of who is getting approved for waivers vs. who isn't. I will say in Bakers's case it only makes sense that he doesn't need to sit out again since he already missed a season with an injury.
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