I agree the demands are great, yes, I did play D1 ball, but I think it has more to do with a lot of kids, parents, and people around them looking thru distorted lenses. They have been told from day one that D1, and the bigger the name school the better. When they should have been looking for the best fit and where they could get on the floor. When you are the man in high school, as most of these kids are, most of them have a hard time adjusting to sitting on the bench and being a practice player rather then a game player. Most of the KY kids would best be served looking at smaller D1 programs or D2 or NAIA because that is really where their talent level is. Sure the big name schools recruit them, which means they have the talent to play at that level, but at that point you are at best equal to most of the other talent, if not behind them. These kids cant be told enough, IT IS ALL ABOUT THE FIT, and where your talent can best be utilized instead of what the name on the swag you get so when you come home everybody knows you are on the D1 team. Of course, just my 2 cents worth.

I did also. And I can tell you, some of my teammates decided the demands were too great. But some pigeonhole these kids as soft or homesick or momma's boys. Give me a freakin break. Sometimes it's just too damn much no matter how we like to glamorize it on this message board.

agree, I played at the NAIA level and it is demanding. But, I would do it all over again. I got all my school paid for and got to enjoy playing college ball.

Sure, but it's not for everyone, and sometimes the only way to find out is to ride that train.

Sure, but it's not for everyone, and sometimes the only way to find out is to ride that train.

 

Agree, finding time for studying was a big challenge as well.

I did also. And I can tell you, some of my teammates decided the demands were too great. But some pigeonhole these kids as soft or homesick or momma's boys. Give me a freakin break. Sometimes it's just too damn much no matter how we like to glamorize it on this message board.

 

I agree totally, it is unfair to call the kids out for leaving programs. Most college kids don't make it thru the first year and they don't have a schedule of......6am weights, 7 am breakfast, class from 8-12, 1:00 skills work, practice from 2-4, dinner, film from 6-7, then study hall (required as a freshman) from 8-9:30. That was my day, everyday during the year that it wasn't game day. Add in the travel and you sort of feel like you have a FULL time job and are a full-time student. defiantly not for everybody.

 

I had to laugh at your glamorize comment.......all that wears off on the first day HAHA

These threads make me wonder how many of you ever played a college sport. Much less at a D1 level. The demands are more than many/most of you realize.

 

Hell, playing D2 baseball was a daily grind, I can only imagine what big time basketball is like

Camron was well-prepared for Division I basketball. Hard worker, tough kid, and competed very well in the EYBL.

 

Transfers are much more common these days. Sometimes it's not about level, but about fit. Tyler Lewis, for example, signed with NC State, then transferred to Butler and has been really good. Essentially the same level.

 

Camron has not been healthy since the groin injury last year, and that's been a factor. He was also playing for a coach that didn't recruit him. And I'm not sure how many of those guys that are at Vandy now fit the new system.

 

If healthy, Cam can be a really good player at a high level as long as he finds the right fit.

I saw Rothstein tweeted NKU as a possible destination.

Sounds like it is IUPUI

Sounds like it is IUPUI

 

His High School teammate ( Best friend) plays at IUPUI ( Evan Hall)

It's been confirmed that he's going to IUPUI

It's been confirmed that he's going to IUPUI

 

that will be a great fit for him....wish him well:thumb:

that will be a great fit for him....wish him well:thumb:

 

Same here.