Assembly Hall (05-19-2020)
bumped them from unranked to #21 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...-a-year-early/
dubc47834 (05-22-2020)
Justin Smith to grad transfer...
Justin Smith to transfer.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...duate-transfer
That's a shame. There was a lot of positives he brought to the court even as his play could be maddening at times.
Good luck to him.
I really just do not understand it....I mean I get most of these guys expect to play in the NBA, but IMO, why is it such a big deal to play the #4 and market yourself as a combo forward for the next level. I do not know much about him, but unless he ends ups at Duke, UK, UNC....maybe a few more it is not like he is going to end up at a more high profile program, and it seems like it is going to take a lot of time and effort to learn a new system and identify his role. Time he could have spent on simply improving his game. I get guys that are lower mid majors wanting to test and showcase themselves at a higher level....and I get guys that can significantly increase their MPG...but I just have doubts about these transfers that are simply based on it not being the absolute perfect situation in the players mind (hint, I doubt that "perfect" place/fit exists for 99.9% of players). I admit maybe I am missing something unique to this situation, but often the player has to probably take into account that the coach (Miller) that has been doing this for a couple decades and been successful enough to climb the ladder to the top level of the sport likely has a better idea what is better for the 20ish year old player.
I read something recently that some poll suggested that nearly every college player outside of the one and done type elite talent have at least considered transferring within their college career. I guess it is not surprising....I would assume most American workers at least ponder a change in their employment at least monthly even if it just a passing thought after a long day.
If I had to guess, while he was in the NBA evaluation process after the season he was probly told he needs to work on certain things. I think he saw the writing on the wall with the new guys coming in. I think it was a poor move, but you can't get too mad at a kid for thinking he can do better, or get better prepared, somewhere else.
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!
I thought this was a good read:
https://www.si.com/college/indiana/b...t-on-teammates
dubc47834 (05-24-2020)
Smith to Arky...
https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/...-commits-hogs/
dubc47834 (06-09-2020)
dubc47834 (06-09-2020)
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