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An Alabama basketball star allegedly supplied the gun in a murder. Why is he still playing? | College basketball | The Guardian

Police say Alabama star Brandon Miller supplied the gun to a teammate that was used in the murder of Jamea Harris. So why is he still in the lineup?

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The UK gets it.

 

[L J S A]

A couple of A10 things VCU and Mike Rhoades in first place in the A10 beating Richmond tonight. Really like that guy.

And things you thought you would never see, Rose Hill sold out tomorrow for Rhode Island. Tickets were on StubHub for $100+

Wow, it's almost like making the right hire produces wins, which then increases revenue. Go figure.

 

[NCJohnnie]

Arizona State just hit a three from halfcourt at the buzzer to beat Arizona at Arizona and likely now to get an NCAA bid (20-9, 11-7). Don't think Hurley is going anywhere.

 

[RedStormRising]

Arizona State just hit a three from halfcourt at the buzzer to beat Arizona at Arizona and likely now to get an NCAA bid (20-9, 11-7). Don't think Hurley is going anywhere.

It’s a weird way to save a job for sure.

 

[Andrew]

Grasso lost at home to Becker. 8-7 in America East now. Pass.

 

[Jack Williams]

I’m locking in now that Pitino is my first choice, Urgo second, Robert Jones 3rd

 

[RM86]

Grasso lost at home to Becker. 8-7 in America East now. Pass.

Nothing about Grasso impresses me. This year he had some decent D1 transfers and they seem to be struggling

 

[fordham96]

Arizona State just hit a three from halfcourt at the buzzer to beat Arizona at Arizona and likely now to get an NCAA bid (20-9, 11-7). Don't think Hurley is going anywhere.

Don't think that matters. Even if Hurley is not fired a Last Four NCAA bid will not be greeted with lots of love.

Let's assume SJU does target Hurley, the question is would Hurley be interested and would AZ St WAIVE the buyout. My guess is yes on both even if AZ St had decided not to fire him.

 

[NCJohnnie]

Don't think that matters. Even if Hurley is not fired a Last Four NCAA bid will not be greeted with lots of love.

Let's assume SJU does target Hurley, the question is would Hurley be interested and would AZ St WAIVE the buyout. My guess is yes on both even if AZ St had decided not to fire him.

Interesting Fordham. Frankly, I don't see any way Hurley is getting fired but respect your insight. I hope we don't look toward Hurley and doubt he'd be interested but I have no inside info for sure.

 

[Mean Gene]

I’m locking in now that Pitino is my first choice, Urgo second, Robert Jones 3rd

Mack would be my second choice, then Either Urgo or Jones.

 

[MugCostanza]

Unfortunately I also agree that if Hurley is the first phone call again this time around it will have a different outcome than last time

 

[fordham96]

Unfortunately I also agree that if Hurley is the first phone call again this time around it will have a different outcome than last time

That's my point even if they make the Tourney.

Do you think AZ St will stand in the way of SJU trying to lure Hurley this time. And if his buyout becomes a sticking point do you really think AZ St would not either waive it or reduce it significantly?

 

[MugCostanza]

That's my point even if they make the Tourney.

Do you think AZ St will stand in the way of SJU trying to lure Hurley this time. And if his buyout becomes a sticking point do you really think AZ St would not either waive it or reduce it significantly?

Barring a miracle run to the S16 or something ASU would love for somebody to ‘poach’ him so they wouldn’t have to pay his buyout to fire him. They’d almost certainly waive their end of buyout.

On the other side, Hurley knows his clock is approaching midnight there so he’d jump at the chance to ensure at least another 4-5 years at P6 school with a P6 salary. He may never get a P6 job again if he ends up staying another year there before getting canned after another mediocre season.

 

[Andrew]

If Claxton is interested I would prefer him over Urgo or Jones.

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

That's my point even if they make the Tourney.

Do you think AZ St will stand in the way of SJU trying to lure Hurley this time. And if his buyout becomes a sticking point do you really think AZ St would not either waive it or reduce it significantly?

What if Az St. goes on a run, maybe the sweet 16 or even the elite8, they'll retain him.

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

If Claxton is interested I would prefer him over Urgo or Jones.

I listed 4 guys (all up and comers), that would keep me semi interested and would watch some games if I'm not doing anything.
Speedy isn't one of them only because this is only his 2nd year, but he's my next guy up over Jones & Urgo.

Yeah I know this is Urgo's first year so him and Speedy are similar, but Urgo took over a good Fordham team. Was Hofstra any good before Speedy?

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

Just checked and Joe Mihalich last 2 full season's at Hofstra he had 27 then 26 wins there.

So I guess him and Urgo are in the same boat.

 

[austour]

I listed 4 guys (all up and comers), that would keep me semi interested and would watch some games if I'm not doing anything.
Speedy isn't one of them only because this is only his 2nd year, but he's my next guy up over Jones & Urgo.

Yeah I know this is Urgo's first year so him and Speedy are similar, but Urgo took over a good Fordham team. Was Hofstra any good before Speedy?

So before you have all the facts you give Urgo extra credit for keeping a good team good for just one year? How does that even make sense? This post has got home drunk written all over it.

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

So before you have all the facts you give Urgo extra credit for keeping a good team good for just one year? How does that even make sense? This post has got home drunk written all over it.

I'm giving Urgo extra credit for keeping a good team good for just one year? WTFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Urgo wasn't one of the 4 names I had on my list, maybe you just assumed he was.

Think what you want though, I don't really care.

 

[stjohnnie75]