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[Wolfie]

Kentucky has been in this situation recently and the end result was the player had to sit out X number of games before he would be eligible to play.

Okay, didn't know that, but maybe change will swamp NCAA 'policy'?
Jakucionis, a 6'6" Lithuanian guard who played a couple years for Barcelona just committed to Illinois, and that article (above in dk's post) also mentions that "a flurry of elite international prospects are expected to announce their commitments to some of the top programs in college basketball..."
So, who knows?

 

[dk423]

Okay, didn't know that, but maybe change will swamp NCAA 'policy'?
Jakucionis, a 6'6" Lithuanian guard who played a couple years for Barcelona just committed to Illinois, and that article (above in dk's post) also mentions that "a flurry of elite international prospects are expected to announce their commitments to some of the top programs in college basketball..."
So, who knows?

Zvonimir Ivišić declared eligible for No. 8 Kentucky. The 7-foot-2 Croatian makes immediate impact

Kentucky freshman forward Zvonimir Ivišić says on social media that the NCAA has cleared him to play, ending a prolonged eligibility process that had frustrated Wildcats coach John Calipari along with the fan base.

apnews.com

" Neither the school nor the governing body has commented on the specifics of his case, but the Lexington Herald-Leader reported last fall that he had played for a Montenegro-based professional team and that information was being gathered on whether the level of compensation would jeopardize his amateur status in the United States."

 

[Wolfie]

Zvonimir Ivišić declared eligible for No. 8 Kentucky. The 7-foot-2 Croatian makes immediate impact

Kentucky freshman forward Zvonimir Ivišić says on social media that the NCAA has cleared him to play, ending a prolonged eligibility process that had frustrated Wildcats coach John Calipari along with the fan base.

apnews.com

" Neither the school nor the governing body has commented on the specifics of his case, but the Lexington Herald-Leader reported last fall that he had played for a Montenegro-based professional team and that information was being gathered on whether the level of compensation would jeopardize his amateur status in the United States."

The "...level of compensation..." might be more lucrative in the Nil$$$-era than in Europe for many players...making this 'moot' in at least 'some' cases?

 

[Wolfie]

I'm being 'impatiently' patient on Ruben Prey. Hope we get good news soon.

 

[dk423]

 

[dk423]

The "...level of compensation..." might be more lucrative in the Nil$$$-era than in Europe for many players...making this 'moot' in at least 'some' cases?

It's absurd that the NCAA would say someone's not eligible because of a certain $ money made in Europe when he's probably going to make more here. But this is the NCAA.

 

[MugCostanza]

 

[sirvoo]

This is an old school WWE retirement match for Y2. If he’s wrong here he gets put out to pasture, but if he’s right…

 

[Notanalum]

I believe y2 told us a year ago prey was coming for 24/25. Build him a statue if correct

 

[mjmaherjr]

If this happens safe to say this puts him in very rarefied air

Might have to move the next Redfan party from Novita to Lisbon Cate in Mineola

 

[Silly Donovan]

 

[Wolfie]

Think this kid would fill a big need for us. Hope we get good news soon.

 

[Bangkok Johnny]

This is an old school WWE retirement match for Y2. If he’s wrong here he gets put out to pasture, but if he’s right…

If he's wrong, he could change his name to Z3 and keep making predictions (like a Mexican wrestler changing his mask).

 

[gonzalo]

Ruben Prey, Basketball Player, News, Stats - Eurobasket

Get the latest news, stats and more about Ruben Prey on Eurobasket

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Thing that sticks out to me is his FT% dropped from 70% to 55%, poor to no 3pt shooting, and 2 fouls per game w/ only 12 minutes per game.

But that's playing in the pinnacle of Spanish League basketball. I would guess it's probably more competitive than the Big East. Look at their roster, they've got two guys older than me. lol. (Wish I didn't have a flu so I wouldn't be looking this up on a sunny day. lol)

In his same team there is a player, Croatian Michael Ruzic, 17, with better numbers.

acb.com

Web oficial de la acb

www.acb.com

 

[dk423]

He was the guy who jumped the gun on a workout with us. Seems like a good fit for him

 

[Fizzy]

If there is no announcement tomorrow I think we should stop recruiting period.

It is literally exhausting...Like watching the 8th and 9th innings of a Muttsies game. Nothing but shutting your eyes and hoping a 6 run lead holds up...

 

[gregbodkin]

Hurley turned the Lakers down.

 

[Marillac2]

In his same team there is a player, Croatian Michael Ruzic, 17, with better numbers.

acb.com

Web oficial de la acb

www.acb.com

That kid is clearly an NBA player.

 

[Wolfie]

That kid is clearly an NBA player.

And Prey is on the cusp in your view?

 

[Wolfie]

In his same team there is a player, Croatian Michael Ruzic, 17, with better numbers.

acb.com

Web oficial de la acb

www.acb.com

For those Johnny fans who cling to any leaf of false hope, Lefty is almost 4 months younger than Michael Ruzic.

Right, don't tell me, I know I need help, lol.