Mussini back to Italy

[we are sju]

maybe change the title to " Mussini back and forth from Italy "

Maybe he can commute like Rysheed Jordan used to do from Philly.

 

[beast of the east]

As with many Euro players, Mussini came here to refine his game for Euro pro ball. If he stays great, but it's kind of to be expected that he wouldn't stay the full four years. He's been a great citizen and I believe a positive influence on the court.

 

[austour]

Hey, he already stayed a year longer than Andrew Gaze and Nadav Henefeld, two of the greatest imports in BE history.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

maybe change the title to " Mussini back and forth from Italy "

Maybe he can commute like Rysheed Jordan used to do from Philly.

On a more somber note my first thought/reaction - to the Philly comment - was Thurman Munson (RIP) missing his family so much he flew to Ohio to see his kids; flew too often, too much too soon - best if FM chooses one place
And bless him
In either place
You Federico have been a pleasure to watch!

 

[redmanwest]

Is this a done deal?

Status?

 

[gman]

Is this a done deal?

Status?

He is back on campus practicing according to his social media.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Is this a done deal?

Status?

He is back on campus practicing according to his

Sorry for duplicate

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Is this a done deal?

Status?

He is back on campus practicing according to his social media.

Thanks Gman
And
Hoo Ray if he stays!!!
Especially since his game will likely be kicked up a notch!!!

 

[redmanwest]

That's terrific! Thanks.

 

[frank61]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

So many kids get homesick - some people do not understand that strong emotional situation - and parents deeply missing their kids (hence a plus for SJU local recruiting for kids/parents who want to stay connected)

MacArthur's mom moved up near West Point; FDR's mom I believe moved close to Harvard...strong parent - child ties
Surely this was at play w Federico
Hope he's s parents fly here to catch a few games

Our team is evolving...is a 20 win season & NCAA second round a total pipe dream?
May not be likely but is getting possible!

Thanks Frank 61

 

[paultzman]

N/M

 

[beast of the east]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

I think the world is much smaller than you think. I think that with the rigors of basketball being a 2 semester sport, and many teams doing an international tour every few years, it's hard for any kid to visit home during school. With all the social media outlets and apps, a kid can call home every night, facetime his friends, and be in constant touch for free. Guessing that like virtually every Italian living in America there is at least some family or friends living in the NY metro area. My thinking is that the decision to return home would be to initiate his professional career there and that playing time next season here is a factor should he decide to depart.

 

[usguard]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

I think the world is much smaller than you think. I think that with the rigors of basketball being a 2 semester sport, and many teams doing an international tour every few years, it's hard for any kid to visit home during school. With all the social media outlets and apps, a kid can call home every night, facetime his friends, and be in constant touch for free. Guessing that like virtually every Italian living in America there is at least some family or friends living in the NY metro area. My thinking is that the decision to return home would be to initiate his professional career there and that playing time next season here is a factor should he decide to depart.

We shall see.

 

[frank61]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

I think the world is much smaller than you think. I think that with the rigors of basketball being a 2 semester sport, and many teams doing an international tour every few years, it's hard for any kid to visit home during school. With all the social media outlets and apps, a kid can call home every night, facetime his friends, and be in constant touch for free. Guessing that like virtually every Italian living in America there is at least some family or friends living in the NY metro area. My thinking is that the decision to return home would be to initiate his professional career there and that playing time next season here is a factor should he decide to depart.

Beast , I think I read the same release of Mussini going back to Italy, but when I saw the article in Italian, it sounded to me as if he was torn between a professional contract or returning to college. I came away from that thinking he would return to Jamaica. As far as most Italians having family in Metro NY, I can tell you as an Italian American, I have no family and one friend that I stayed in contact with after graduating, in the Metro NY area.I am not trying to argue with you, I just think there were opinions out there that did not necessarily think he was leaving.

 

[Class of 72]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

I think the world is much smaller than you think. I think that with the rigors of basketball being a 2 semester sport, and many teams doing an international tour every few years, it's hard for any kid to visit home during school. With all the social media outlets and apps, a kid can call home every night, facetime his friends, and be in constant touch for free. Guessing that like virtually every Italian living in America there is at least some family or friends living in the NY metro area. My thinking is that the decision to return home would be to initiate his professional career there and that playing time next season here is a factor should he decide to depart.

Like his friend Amadeo Della Valle who plays for Grissin Reggio and who spent 2 seasons at Ohio State, I think his intention was to play a couple of years in the U.S. but Musso would not start on his former club team either. They had a great year last year and their starting lineup appears set. I also don't think the money is there yet for him. He still needs to add strength and better defensive instincts. It would serve him well to take advantage of Mullin's guard oriented game and playing with 3 other excellent guards rather than playing sparingly in Italy.

 

[beast of the east]

I think he may have been offered a contract, but I think his main reason for returning to Italy was to see his family and friends. He is a young guy and has been away from home for a while. Some visits with friends, a little pasta and he jumps on a plane back. I don't think he is going anywhere, at least thro the time being.

I think the world is much smaller than you think. I think that with the rigors of basketball being a 2 semester sport, and many teams doing an international tour every few years, it's hard for any kid to visit home during school. With all the social media outlets and apps, a kid can call home every night, facetime his friends, and be in constant touch for free. Guessing that like virtually every Italian living in America there is at least some family or friends living in the NY metro area. My thinking is that the decision to return home would be to initiate his professional career there and that playing time next season here is a factor should he decide to depart.

Like his friend Amadeo Della Valle who plays for Grissin Reggie and who spent 2 seasons at Ohio State, I think his intention was to play a couple of years in the U.S. but Musso would not start on his former club team either. They had a great year last year and their starting lineup appears set. I also don't think the money is there yet for him. He still needs to add strength and better defensive instincts. It would serve him well to take advantage of Mullin's guard oriented game and playing with 3 other excellent guards rather than playing sparingly in Italy.

Agreed. I hope he returns