Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
Only other notable player I've heard is Markus Kennedy of Nova who is still finishing work. Ironically a teammate of Jakarr. I'm sure Kevin Johnson of SHU is still doing work because he's supposedly a miracle if he qualifies. What other notable guys aren't on their respective campuses yet.
Probably more than you know Moose. You/we won't always hear about this stuff. Much like Dave said, we hear about it because we're tuned I. And because we have a large incoming class.
Who then Marcus? I like to think I follow college basketball and recruiting pretty intently. I'm not doubting there are others but half of our class is in this predicament. And we have other issues like Moe unfortunately. I don't think its unfair question to ask.
I dont have any names Moose, but i mostly follow our guys. No doubt you follow it intently, but Im impressed if you're attuned to the summer academic status of Shane Benahan or a Deandre Daniels.
I still think when all is said and done, our guys won't be an issue. At this point I have no idea why mo Harkless isn't cleared yet though. I can only assume it is the absurdity of the NCAA dragging their feet.