Vanderbilt hasn't signed yet ... didn't realize this

[C8TS]

Kentucky's Basketball official twitter account posted this:

- @iamnickrichards: 10 pts
- @pjwashington_25: 11 pts, 6 stls, 4 assts
- @Q_Green1: 6 pts, 10 assts

(UK can only comment on signees)


They left off Vanderbilt ... I was not aware that he hasn't officially signed yet.

It was even posted on CoachCal.com with the same information.

 

[morgousky]

Oh man, not another memorandum of understanding I hope....

 

[Cat Ballou]

He said a few days ago he was going to sign next week.

 

[TIE543]

He didn't commit until after the fall signing period was over.

 

[Poetax]

He didn't commit until after the fall signing period was over.

You're going to kill them with facts, you know that? LOL

 

[C8TS]

I didn't realize the commitment came after the signing period. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[kydmb99]

Don't understand why letters of intent are still a thing or why players sign them

 

[catrecruit]

IIRC Brandon Knight never signed one....??

 

[wentzel25]

IIRC Brandon Knight never signed one....??

Does this mean the school can never tweet about him?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Does this mean the school can never tweet about him?

If so, don't tell the NCAA. They are just looking for an excuse to nail us. That may do it.

 

[specialkd24]

The spring signing period just started. Vanderbilt is going to sign when he gets back home since the JBC just ended in Brooklyn. Then Cal can talk about him.

FYI - The NLI program is a voluntary program originally started by collegiate commissioners. The NCAA oversees it now but did not start it.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

Don't understand why letters of intent are still a thing or why players sign them

Because not every player is a blue chip recruit. Most players need to sign one to guarantee the scholly. Top recruits can get away with it but average players may lose a ride if they refuse

 

[Blueaz]

The spring signing period just started. Vanderbilt is going to sign when he gets back home since the JBC just ended in Brooklyn. Then Cal can talk about him.

FYI - The NLI program is a voluntary program originally started by collegiate commissioners. The NCAA oversees it now but did not start it.

There was a great explanation at the time of BK not signing. I can't remember the details, but what I do recall, it made complete sense.

 

[gossie21]

Because not every player is a blue chip recruit. Most players need to sign one to guarantee the scholly. Top recruits can get away with it but average players may lose a ride if they refuse

An average player can sign financial aid papers which bind the school but not the player. Maybe a school wouldn't offer that option to an average guy. But I think they would.

 

[dezyDeco]

If so, don't tell the NCAA. They are just looking for an excuse to nail us. That may do it.

Death Penalty, for sure.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

An average player can sign financial aid papers which bind the school but not the player. Maybe a school wouldn't offer that option to an average guy. But I think they would.

Maybe, but schools and coaches want to make sure the kid is committed. Only way that happens is signing an LOI. Definitely an imperfect system.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

If a coach goes elsewhere they do not have to sit out a season they just have to fulfill the contract . So I say if a player leaves early they should be able to go where they want after they pay for the remainder of the scholarship. The school that accepts them should have to repay the college they transferred from and any pro franchise that signs them early should have to fulfill the obligations as well .