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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1743969, member: 40"]
Interesting point, and I don't disagree.  But it is important to keep in mind that Mullins is an Ivy Leaguer, and that it might be more important to him than most to continue furthering his education at the graduate level at an elite academic institution.  Cal-Berkley and U of M are on par with him attending Columbia, and would fulfill that elite academic credential if that's what he's focused upon.

Syracuse would be a notch down the ladder from that, but still a quality master's degree credential.

Which is why it comes down to the experience, IMO.  If this is purely academic, then it is tough to fault a kid for picking either of the two other schools.  Doing so would really set him up for life, in terms of academic credentials and how those might translate to professional endeavors.  If he wants to shoot the moon from a basketball standpoint and still pick up a quality degree that is just a cut below being elite, then SU has a puncher's chance.

I wonder if the coaching staff had any discussions with Mullins about Newhouse, which would clearly put SU on equal academic / prestige footing with Cal / U of M in terms of being elite.
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