Can Someone Explain the Pascal Chukwu

[tptcuse]

The Rules do not limit the number of "players available to step on the Court" .. they limit the number of (D-1 MBB) athletes who can receive financial aid (scholarships). Under the Rules, if Chukwu transfers to SU, he must take required classes for one year (fall/spring) to remain eligible to play the following year. During that time. if he receives qualifying financial aid (room/board/tuition/meals etc), he's a "counter" against the NCAA mens' BB D-1 scholarship limits. The limit is normally 13. However, under NCAA sanctions, our limit is 10 -- beginning either this coming year (15-16) or the following year (16-17) depending on our election given existing financial aid commitments. We currently have 10 players on scholarship (4 coming in/6 returning), Chukwu brings us to 11 for the upcoming season. Therefore, unless the sanctions change (on appeal), we will have to delay the onset of scholarship limits, assuming Chuwku is receiving financial aid -- because he counts against the financial aid (scholarship) limit whether he's playing or sitting out (same as for a RS).

Here are the existing rules that apply (NCAA bylaws 2014-15 are I believe currently in force, and not changed as far as I know for next year on transfers/scholarship rules):

Scholarship Limit for MBB D-1: Article 15.5.5.1
Transfer Rules (to a 4 years school): 14.5.5.1
"Counting" scholarships/aid against the 13 limit: 15.02.3; 15.5.1

Link: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools..._non_event/2014-15-ncaa-division-1-manual.pdf

Please be more specific.

 

[Briancuse]

Pascal Chukwu

7'2"

That is all.

You can't teach Height, esp when that height is more than 7 feet.

 

[PoppyHart]

Among NBA centers, is there any statistical correlation to height and success? Have individuals who are 7'1" had "better" careers , on average, than those measuring 7'0", and so on?

 

[TheCusian]

Among NBA centers, is there any statistical correlation to height and success? Have individuals who are 7'1" had "better" careers , on average, than those measuring 7'0", and so on?

If I were to guess - maybe not success in terms of play on the court. But financially, I think more teams are willing to get caught up in a player over 7'0.

 

[Moontan]

Among NBA centers, is there any statistical correlation to height and success? Have individuals who are 7'1" had "better" careers , on average, than those measuring 7'0", and so on?

Wilt Chamberlain, 7'1".

But, we're talking college hoops. A 7'2" center with long arms and some athletic prowess is a huge intimidating factor on defense. Heck, Syracuse's last 7' center wasn't all that mobile and was a beast ... garnishing BE defensive player of the year honors.

 

[orangefog]

Among NBA centers, is there any statistical correlation to height and success? Have individuals who are 7'1" had "better" careers , on average, than those measuring 7'0", and so on?

Manute Bol and many other 7'+ guys wouldn't even have an "NBA career" if not for their height. So while being over 7 feet tall may not contribute to your degree of success in the league, it certainly helps get you a seat at the table for a number of years. It isn't a bad gig.

 

[reedny]

Question: Are Merit scholarships "qualifying financial aid". Normally, financial aid is needs based.

You're pretty savvy, check the definition section and post an answer -- financial aid is defined in the rules.