Darius Bazley - Players Tribune

[Orangefan1]

Idk what to think at this point

 

[Alsacs]

If Darius wants to come to Syracuse...he must...
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Now someone has to photoshop Jim Boeheim into that pic.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

It's going to be interesting to see how we handle it, at the end of the day I bet we release him from his LOI, but I could see JB saying..."we'll release to any school not in the ACC outside the state of Ohio."

JBs past the point where he has to be concerned about burning a recruiting bridge.

I'm sure there is a benefit to why SU would ever do this, but I am not sure what it is.

I'd only release with the caveat he cannot go to any program in a power conference, and for basketball purposes, that includes the AAC.

 

[DaCuse]

Now someone has to photoshop Jim Boeheim into that pic.

Yes I think we have a good thing going here lol

Good Syracuse basketball stress relief lol!

 

[Briancuse]

What if him coming back would be a negative for Battle?

Then in the words of Michel Kay see ya.

 

[orangecuse]

Interesting. If Bazely declared for the G league, is the Syracuse LOI even in play? It wouldn't appear to be on point or in the spirit of the LOI's true intentions, unless there is actual language, exemptions/exceptions in the contractual agreement relative to the G-League, overseas, etc. So, there would be no need for Syracuse to let him out of the LOI, as it would be deemed unnecessary/unwarranted anyways so to speak. However, if Syracuse agreed/let him out of his LOI based upon him declaring for the G league (and necessary per the contractual language of the LOI) only to then be defrauded upon due to Bazely's voluntary and deceitful intentions, well I would think an argument could be made on Syracuse's behalf that fraud had indeed been committed against SU.

 

[Briancuse]

Have we actually seen any solid info that he wants to play at Cincy ?

Nope.

 

[AZOrange]

It's going to be interesting to see how we handle it, at the end of the day I bet we release him from his LOI, but I could see JB saying..."we'll release to any school not in the ACC outside the state of Ohio."

JBs past the point where he has to be concerned about burning a recruiting bridge.

Boeheim has successfully held a player to his LOI before and that worked out well for us long term. I expect the same here if he tried to go elsewhere but he isn’t going to

 

[Briancuse]

It's going to be interesting to see how we handle it, at the end of the day I bet we release him from his LOI, but I could see JB saying..."we'll release to any school not in the ACC outside the state of Ohio."
JBs past the point where he has to be concerned about burning a recruiting bridge.

This is completely different than a transfer. I would be upset with jb if he did that. Take a stand. Do you think his buddy coach k would do it?

 

[Ragman2000]

This thread is like a Nerlens Noel thread dropping a deuce on a Taurean Thompson thread, after a night of eating only re-fried beans.

Tee, this is officially your best post of all time. Well done.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

Interesting. If Bazely declared for the G league, is the Syracuse LOI even in play? It wouldn't appear to be on point or in the spirit of the LOI's true intentions, unless there is actual language, exemptions/exceptions in contractual agreement relative to the G-League, overseas, etc. So, there would be no need for Syracuse to let him out of the LOI, as it would be deemed void/unenforceable anyways so to speak. However, if Syracuse agreed/let him out of his LOI based upon him declaring for the G league, only to then be defrauded upon due to Bazely's voluntary and deceitful intentions, well I would think an argument could be made on Syracuse's behalf that fraud had indeed been committed against SU.

Why would SU have to let him out of his LOI when he declared he wanted to go G-League? There is nothing in the NLI language that voids the letter in this circusmtance (unless the version below has changed, it is a couple years old)

https://www.athleticscholarships.ne...2013/01/National-Letter-of-Intent-Example.pdf

The spirit of the letter is to commit schools to players and players to schools. You are completely violating that if you say "i'm going to the G league", void the letter, then say "oops I just wanted a different school"...

 

[tee1222]

Tee, this is officially your best post of all time. Well done.

Thanks, man - had to think that one through to craft it!

 

[OrangeDW]

This thread is like a Nerlens Noel thread dropping a deuce on a Taurean Thompson thread, after a night of eating only re-fried beans.

I ate chili for lunch today. Just thought I’d share.

 

[orangecuse]

Why would SU have to let him out of his LOI when he declared he wanted to go G-League? There is nothing in the NLI language that voids the letter in this circusmtance (unless the version below has changed, it is a couple years old)

https://www.athleticscholarships.ne...2013/01/National-Letter-of-Intent-Example.pdf

That's why I prefaced the question in my first sentence...is it even warranted...or in play.

 

[GoCuse14]

What if him coming back would be a negative for Battle?

or even moreso...Brissett.

 

[OrangeDW]

What if him coming back would be a negative for Battle?

In that case, loyalty goes to the guy who has already played his heart out for SU for 2 years and got 20 a game on a sweet 16 team last year.

 

[Jake]

Boeheim has successfully held a player to his LOI before and that worked out well for us long term. I expect the same here if he tried to go elsewhere but he isn’t going to

Yep. Jason Hart.

 

[GoCuse14]

Boeheim has successfully held a player to his LOI before and that worked out well for us long term. I expect the same here if he tried to go elsewhere but he isn’t going to

isnt he currently doing so as well?

 

[DaCuse]

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Anyone that thinks he would even want to play at SU is on some hydroponics

 

[DaCuse]

Anyone that thinks he would even want to play at SU is on some hydroponics

Why?

 

[Briancuse]

Boeheim has successfully held a player to his LOI before and that worked out well for us long term. I expect the same here if he tried to go elsewhere but he isn’t going to

I think there will be more pressure for jb to hold him to it releasing him sets a bad precedent.

 

[OrangeDW]

Anyone that thinks he would even want to play at SU is on some hydroponics

Why? The hell did Cuse do wrong? This was the college he picked. Then he was going pro. If he’s not going pro...what’s the problem?

 

[Cusefan0307]

I think there will be more pressure for jb to hold him to it releasing him sets a bad precedent.

Who cares. We have been through the sanctions twice. We can survive this.

 

[Briancuse]

Who cares. We have been through the sanctions twice. We can survive this.

So we should just release him?