Although I highly doubt that St. Johns and Lavin would have cut bait so quickly, and without putting up a fight, if there was nothing of significance known to them.
I think it's a simple answer: I actually think they asked him directly about the situation -- something they had no reason to do back in the spring -- and he told them the truth. And now he's gone because of the answer he gave.
I had high hopes for him -- I really was expecting 9 rpg, so bummed he's gone. But I wish him well. In all honesty, I actually think I am just as pissed at ADLR for not taking his fitness more seriously as I am at the KT situation. We need the big guy more than ever now, and he seemingly didn't eat anything that wasn't deep fried and basted with chocolate the entire offseason
Speaking of ADR and fitness, was just having a conversation about that with a buddy this morning. IMO, he should forget the whole trimming down idea and just hit the weight room real hard. I don't care how much he ever trims down, he's always going to be slow as molasses. With his shear girth and decent skill sets, IMO if he's built like a brick house he can dominate down low on both ends. Plus firming up has got to be a whole lot easier for him then trimming down.
Adonis' weight has defiantly fluctuated through out high school, and I'm not necessarily sure his 322 lb frame is a direct result of unhealthy habits. Being in a Division 1 program, Delarosa has got to be working with the best trainers he's ever worked with, and I'm sure they know what they're doing. He's still lighter than UCLA's/Georgetown's Joshua Smith was at one point (who weight 350 at one point I believe), and that kid could really lock down in the paint. Granted I know Smith was the #2 center of his class and Adonis was #50, but as long has Adonis can act like a defensive brick and get rebounds, he might surprise people despite his conditioning. He's supposed to be pretty good passing out of double teams, and he could kick the ball out to a guard if he has to. My worry isn't Delarosa's weight, its whether or not he can be a defensive anchor without getting fouls.