After visiting Indiana, LBSU and SDSU he’s going where, Wichita State for what. This Cali kid is a granola bar unless he comes to IU and then he’s a Payday. If the kid can play, he’ll choose IU. If he can’t, he’ll pick a cupcake institution.

He’s playing for one more year only, and basing his decision first and foremost on which school offers the best graduate study program in his desired field. The kid’s not going to the NBA; he’s preparing for life after college. The school he chooses is not indicative of his character or ability. 

Is that right.

Not to get off topic…but D Fife take a position at Mich St?  I must have missed this as well as Zak Irvin committing to Michigan?
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Not to get off topic…but D Fife take a position at Mich St?  I must have missed this as well as Zak Irvin committing to Michigan?
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You are correct and the Walton kid commited to Michigan as well recently.  Fife happened a couple months ago, hangin with Izzo now.

I hope that does end up being the basis for his decision, because I think we win that fight. I think that location and athletics program status still come into play, though. I know he said he is concentrating on academics, but it’s hard to focus on the merits of just the one thing when you will be playing and studying.

Those who continually touch on the practice aspect are spot on - constantly contesting Cody’s shot, altering VJ drives to the lane, defensive adjustments for size, stepping up the physical play WITHOUT fouls, etc. Though Garrett would certainly find his game time minutes – IMO his true value is the practice element.

I think The Pritch and Green just basically split the minutes, which would mean about the same minutes a game for TP as he had last year.  Either way it allows Cody to flourish at the 4 spot and still be able to help on the boards (2 good rebounders would be a nice change too).  I felt bad for TP for the last 2 years cause nobody else would step up to help him down low at either end…now we may have 2 bigs to help out. and they can play as aggressive as they want to for the most part.

Unless he cares about moving back closer to home IU should be his best option. He has a relationship with McClain, will have a fellow player on the same path through grad school in Roth, and then there’s the whole banners thing. I would be surprised if he goes anywhere else. Then again I’m quite biased.

What you have to remember is wherever he chooses to go to school, he’s going to be there for another 2 years AFTER he’s done playing basketball.  From experience I can tell you a grad degree takes time, not only in terms of years to complete, but also in hours spent writing and reading.  So, he’s probably not only choosing the best grad program but weighing his options considering where he wants to spend the next few years of his life.  I’m an IU diehard and really, really want him to pick IU, but let’s face it . . . other than the Bloomington girls, there isn’t a whole lot drawing a Cali kid to the state of Indiana outside of basketball and he’s going to be here for at least another year or two after his basketball days are over. 

He couldn’t have stayed at LSU…it is a part of the graduate school transfer rule.  To play right away you must go to another school that doesn’t offer that graduate program at your current school (or something along those lines).

He couldn’t have stayed at LSU…it is a part of the graduate school transfer rule.  To play right away you must go to another school that doesn’t offer that graduate program at your current school (or something along those lines).

more along the lines of: a school that offers a graduate program that your current undergraduate school does not offer.

after his days of PLAYING basketball are over. He can still be a graduate assistant though, right? And those two years after he’s done playing are gonna be pretty kickazz if my crystal ball is even close to accurate.

I see ABSOLUTELY nothing bias in your statement…judges?

What?  The judges say I’m biased too

Aceman – Unfortunately, or fortunately, he probably won’t be there another 2 years AFTER he’s done playing, especially if he goes the sport management grad school route. From experience (getting my masters at IU in sport management) I can tell you it doesn’t take three years to graduate that program. Actually, if he wants he could be done in one year and two summer sessions – the route I took. Now, obviously, I didn’t have the demands of basketball practice and games, but I did work 25 hrs a week on top of classes and homework. So, honestly, with our outstanding academic help/facilities and if he’s a hardworker, he could probably graduate next August if he really, really wanted…

How long have you and Garrett been friends?

This has been curious to me, too, base. He can transfer without a wait if his undergraduate school doesn’t offer the masters program he wants. But LSU does offer a masters in Sports Management and on the surface it looks a whole lot like the one that is offered at IU. Both are a Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on sports management, both are referred to as “interdisciplinary approach to the study of sport management,” both are 36 credits and the list of requirements and classes are very similar. The program offered at Long Beach State is the same, too.  The only one that is different is San Diego State because it offers an MBA in Sports Management with an MBA diploma. Perhaps we’re misinformed about him pursuing a graduate degree in sports management?

Just joking.

I just find it interesting when someone removed from the situation presumes to know what a young adult is thinking regarding where he’ll attend school.

I’m going off of what Green has said is important in interviews, and I don’t see any reason any of us should be suspicious of it.

He could do it that fast but it’s more probable that it will take him 2 years, especially if he works as a grad assistant or another job.  I did my sports management/coaching master’s at BSU while working full time and the issue there wasn’t the course load I could handle but the fact that the program had overlapping classes so I couldn’t overload and finish quickly.  IU may have it laid out more efficiently though where he could finish quicker. 

 Alex, just to be clear – when I suggested that perhaps we are misinformed about his choice of masters degrees, I was NOTsuggesting that you or ITH had misinformed us. Your article didn’t say or suggest what degree he is pursuing and I haven’t seen it stated anywhere in any of the interviews given by him, the LSU coach, or his high school coach. In fact, it seems that the interviews have carefully avoided mentioning the exact degree program. The only places I’ve seen it written that he is pursuing a Masters in Sports Management is by folks posting in the comments sections on numerous blogs (both IU and San Diego State). Which is why I suggest that perhaps we are misinformed.

I see Alex gave you some cheese with your whine.

Come on down to Bloomington Garrett, we have the best colledge basketball fans in the nation! Be a part of the team that brings Indiana back into the national spotlight!

Hahaaa;)  i wish they made an IV coffee drip!