WKUs Mitchell granted full release

[flacat22]

Still must sit a year...


A 7-foot center, five-star prospect and McDonald’s All American, Robinson left campus last week unannounced and has not returned since. Tuesday, WKU granted him a release from his scholarship so that he may pursue other opportunities.

Stansbury had suspended the freshman Monday for missing practice.

"Mitchell is a good kid, but the team will always be more important than one individual player," Stansbury said in a statement Monday. "He needs to understand the value of structure and accountability in his life, and his return will be dependent upon requirements that will be handled internally. My focus is on our team, and I’m excited about this group as we prepare for next week’s trip to Costa Rica.”

Robinson enrolled at Western Kentucky, received financial aid in the form of an athletic scholarship and participated in team practices that count toward the 2017-18. Therefore, should Robinson transfer to another Division I program, he would have to sit out this season by rule.

Western Kentucky is not blocking Robinson from attending the school of his choosing should he transfer.

Robinson could also opt to play professional basketball outside of the United States.


http://www.wbko.com/content/sports/WKU-freshman-Mitchell-Robinson-granted-release-437951333.html

 

[Glenn's take]

So he's going overseas.

 

[bucsrule8872]

So he's going overseas.

I wouldn't be surprised.

That or transfers to a big time school, practices with them all season, then declares for the draft.

 

[ReturnOfOakboy]

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Ben Simmons redux.

 

[GLR5555]

If he goes to UNC**, he will at least be prepared for the 2023 Draft.

 

[Bluesnky]

A coach can't really play hardball with a player he paid. The coach has more to lose.

 

[Mr_GG]

 

[trentmonster]

If he goes to UNC**, he will at least be prepared for the 2023 Draft.

And he will know the capital of Angola.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

And he will know the capital of Angola.

Well...whichever tutor writes his paper for him might know it.

 

[Blueaz]

I wouldn't be surprised.

That or transfers to a big time school, practices with them all season, then declares for the draft.

And then change his mind at the last day?

 

[sg24]

Been hearing its Stansbury and not the kid. Several got mad at coach when he pulled a scholly from a player recently. Heard that's one of the reasons why Mitchells godfather left. Once he was gone you knew Mitchell would follow. Some unrest in Stansbury's camp.

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

Really seems like a fair resolution. Kids shouldn't have to go where they don't want to no matter what the reason.
If he goes to school back home and makes some BS statement about being "homesick" and wanting to be where family can watch him play and sits out his year, then so be it.
If he transfers to a blue blood and starts making noise about wanting to play right away, then hopefully the NCAA looks very closely.

 

[JimBR]

LSU seems to think they have a chance with him although he'd apparently have to sit a year unless the NCAA gives a waiver. He's from Louisiana.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

Coaches should have to sit out a year if they leave early.

 

[ccukuk]

Why?

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

How long before Cal offers him a spot to come to UK as a practice player as he prepares for the NBA draft?

 

[shutzhund]

How long before Cal offers him a spot to come to UK as a practice player as he prepares for the NBA draft?

When hell freezes over. The "god father" is a no brainer on that happening.

 

[Tyblue22]

LSU or China

 

[Cowtown Cat]

I'm gonna be flat out honest, this kid is an impressive basketball player. Would have been a top big in the country this year.

 

[DrH. Lecter]

I'd achieve a full release myself if he became a Wildcat.

 

[morgousky]

Coaches should have to sit out a year if they leave early.

Eh, I'm not on that train. This whole idea is repeated because it sounds good in fairness. Well life isn't fair, and teams must have coaches, and delaying a coaching move wouldn't do anyone justice and there's no upside to it.

Players need some kind of deterrent from transferring or it will become a much bigger issue than it already is. Not to mention you'd have a lot of dirty tactics by coaches actively poaching other programs, especially underrated players at smaller programs. It would turn the system into a type of anarchy.

I hate the Ncaa as much as anyone, but some of these rules are in place for protective measures and solid reasons.

 

[UKrazycat2]

And he will know the capital of Angola.

But he still won't be able to say it in Swahili.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

Eh, I'm not on that train. This whole idea is repeated because it sounds good in fairness. Well life isn't fair, and teams must have coaches, and delaying a coaching move wouldn't do anyone justice and there's no upside to it.

Players need some kind of deterrent from transferring or it will become a much bigger issue than it already is. Not to mention you'd have a lot of dirty tactics by coaches actively poaching other programs, especially underrated players at smaller programs. It would turn the system into a type of anarchy.

I hate the Ncaa as much as anyone, but some of these rules are in place for protective measures and solid reasons.

So since life isn't fair then is it ok to cheat like unc ?

 

[ReturnOfOakboy]

 

[jmmcgr02]

Robinson visiting Kansas this coming weekend..

 

[morgousky]

So since life isn't fair then is it ok to cheat like unc ?

I'm not following you?

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Rather LSU than KU or UNCheat.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Rather LSU than KU or UNCheat.

Hell yeah. Want the SEC to be as strong as possible. Best possible prep for a deep tournament run.

 

[Smashcat]

Robinson visiting Kansas this coming weekend..

Gary Bedore @GaryBedore

Mitchell Robinson to visit KU this weekend. Been told it is somewhat of a long shot that he'd be eligible to play in games in 2017-18

 

[jrpross]

Gary Bedore @GaryBedore

Mitchell Robinson to visit KU this weekend. Been told it is somewhat of a long shot that he'd be eligible to play in games in 2017-18

Of course Bill Self would be all over him.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Of course Bill Self would be all over him.

Sloppy Seconds U

 

[ZZZZCat]

Lol KU always gets the troubled ones UK and Duke don't take

 

[RC_Texas]

Are you saying that Duke and UK wouldn't take him if he got a waiver from the NCAA?

 

[bucsrule8872]

Are you saying that Duke and UK wouldn't take him if he got a waiver from the NCAA?

Doesn't sound like either are interested at this moment. Things could change, though.

 

[johnl1219]

Eh, I'm not on that train. This whole idea is repeated because it sounds good in fairness. Well life isn't fair, and teams must have coaches, and delaying a coaching move wouldn't do anyone justice and there's no upside to it.

Players need some kind of deterrent from transferring or it will become a much bigger issue than it already is. Not to mention you'd have a lot of dirty tactics by coaches actively poaching other programs, especially underrated players at smaller programs. It would turn the system into a type of anarchy.

I hate the Ncaa as much as anyone, but some of these rules are in place for protective measures and solid reasons.

I agree with this. I know people will debate this topic over and over again, but the one big difference here is that players are amateur and the coaches are professional. You can't make a professional sit out a year but amateurs, you can.

 

[smooth as butter]

Rock Chalk Jayhawk. He will pick Kansas watch.

 

[bookerfan66]

Rock Chalk Jayhawk. He will pick Kansas watch.

He won't get to play this season.

 

[Bluesnky]

He won't get to play this season.

Yeah. Looking at the WKU academic calendar I don't really see how he could have withdrawn on the 28th and still be able to pass whatever classes he was taking.

 

[Cats192]

Was he taking summer courses?