What are the chances that Pelle and Garrett sit out the entire year? They could still enroll in the spring, just not join the team yet. This could help them get ahead academically, and then come next year they would still have 4 years of eligibility left. Yes, they are expected to be back December 21st (I think that is the date), but when will they actually be ready to play and ready to make a contribution? If they officially join the team on the 21st, it will probably be at least another week or two before they know the plays and are in game shape. It would be very difficult to join a team, and then four days later play in a game. And I think that there will be an adjustment period of getting used to college itself that could affect them, which could take some time itself.
Both seem to be firmly committed to St. Johns, and if they enroll in the spring regardless, will almost be guaranteed to be back. It would also help the staff break up the scholarship distribution a little bit, so that in four years, we don't need to bring in another 9 person recruiting class.
Also, is there any way they could be redshirted? I don't know the exact reasons why you are granted a redshirt, but is that a possibility at all?
What do you guys think about just having them sit out the entire year and starting fresh next year? It would suck to lose a whole year of eligibility for a little over 2 months of basketball.