But academically he is a senior. As was mentioned above, how many seniors are recognized only to turn out they did not graduate? Patterson is academically a senior, and will graduate this spring, in just three years! So some want to punish a kid because he is smart, put in the time in the classroom and studying? He is a great example for kids as a student athlete.

 

You know what,PP was just on the news,and said he's not sure if he's going to the NBA.So, he could come back next season.What would that make him?

A Serior two times?:lol:

If someone is graduating...they should be honored, but what MT posted.

 

Not the freshmen...IMO.

If Patterson has completed his course work and will graduate in May, then he is a senior by university standards.

 

If we let 5th year seniors participate, why not 3rd year seniors?

You know what, you are exactly right! That is an excellent point and right on. I'll agree.... include Patterson. Anyone that is just leaving for the draft - I stand strong on this one. They don't belong in the ceremonies.

You know what,PP was just on the news,and said he's not sure if he's going to the NBA.So, he could come back next season.What would that make him?

A Serior two times?:lol:

 

Now as soon as I cave and think Patterson should be included, you have to say that! That just takes me back to my original viewpoint about the draft being a maybe/maybe not thing.

Here is what Coach Cal has to say on the subject, "I think that's what we'll do from this point (forward)," Calipari said. "If a player graduates before his senior year and has the opportunity to leave, we'll honor him. If he comes back, he'll get it twice."

Here is what Coach Cal has to say on the subject, "I think that's what we'll do from this point (forward)," Calipari said. "If a player graduates before his senior year and has the opportunity to leave, we'll honor him. If he comes back, he'll get it twice."

 

Hard to argue with that.

SIMPLE......YES! Only for seniors.