2 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I have read, however, and I'll try to find a link to the article, that transferring from School A to School B and making sure all your credits go with you has been complicated at times. That is why you occasionally hear that Player 1 is transferring to School B, only to then randomly choose School C - his credits wouldn't transfer. I would imagine that is a bigger problem in a public/private, but I believe that kept Caleb Love from going to Michigan from North Carolina and instead sent him to Arizona.

It's also why we have some players going to 5-6 schools in their "career" at the collegiate level and not earning a diploma.

20 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I have read, however, and I'll try to find a link to the article, that transferring from School A to School B and making sure all your credits go with you has been complicated at times. That is why you occasionally hear that Player 1 is transferring to School B, only to then randomly choose School C - his credits wouldn't transfer. I would imagine that is a bigger problem in a public/private, but I believe that kept Caleb Love from going to Michigan from North Carolina and instead sent him to Arizona.

It's always been complicated. Really, none of the stuff mentioned here is new. Athletes have had some advantages over non student athletes. Whether its easier course loads, special treatment, and yes, there were many athletes getting paid/extra financial "help" even before NIL. 

21 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I have read, however, and I'll try to find a link to the article, that transferring from School A to School B and making sure all your credits go with you has been complicated at times. That is why you occasionally hear that Player 1 is transferring to School B, only to then randomly choose School C - his credits wouldn't transfer. I would imagine that is a bigger problem in a public/private, but I believe that kept Caleb Love from going to Michigan from North Carolina and instead sent him to Arizona.

That issue is because the North Carolina classes didn't exist and Connor Stalions didn't get the sign.

Here are your academic All Americans.

https://academicallamerica.com/news/2025/4/14/2024-25-academic-all-america-mens-basketball-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-and-naia-divisions.aspx

RJ Luis is the headliner.  Sports Management major which is athletic director, arena management, agent stuff, etc.

It is interesting to see the majors guys take......although Sion James graduate major in "Continuing Studies" I kind of need an understanding of what that is.....  ?

 

 

I think a lot of UK players major in an AG type major...apparently it's not very rigorous!

Just so I am not casting doubt about Sion James or Duke I pulled this off Duke's website.

 

Graduate Coursework

Duke Continuing Studies works with those who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a variety of educational needs: 

1. Who would like to take a few courses for career development.  
2. Who eventually plan to enter graduate or professional school.
3. Who seek courses to complete degree programs from other institutions.

1 hour ago, rjs4470 said:

It's always been complicated. Really, none of the stuff mentioned here is new. Athletes have had some advantages over non student athletes. Whether its easier course loads, special treatment, and yes, there were many athletes getting paid/extra financial "help" even before NIL. 

Agreed.  Summer jobs turning sprinklers off and on, checking sprinklers, turning lights off and on, etc. were very prevalent in the 80's and 90's.  Dang turf fields killed the sprinkler jobs.