MBB: Lamar scheduled fall semester classes

[psuguy43]

Watkins scheduled summer classes, but not yet fall. He would need the fall to graduate. (Per PSH.com poster).

So, Lamar doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Mike is TBD, but probably gone?

 

[Achowalogan]

Watkins scheduled summer classes, but not yet fall. He would need the fall to graduate.

So, Lamar doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Mike is TBD, but probably gone?

Absence of evidence, is not evidence of absence....

 

[psuguy43]

Absence of evidence, is not evidence of absence....

If he would only need 4 credits in the Spring to then graduate, I would say that's pretty definite. Lamar is not going anywhere.

 

[PennStateProud1]

Yep my inside source was correct

 

[bison13]

If Watkins was gone why would he even bother with Summer?

 

[Ranger Dan]

If Watkins was gone why would he even bother with Summer?

That is my thought as well. Maybe it’s a fall back plan if he doesn’t get decent offers to play pro ball, but I think he wouldn’t worry about summer classes if he had thoughts of pro ball. I have zero inside info...

 

[psuguy43]

If Watkins was gone why would he even bother with Summer?

Agreed . Unless if he just wants a few more free credits before graduating on his own dime in Euro ball... But, I think that that's a bit of a stretch to make sense of it.

 

[jim cummings]

If Watkins was gone why would he even bother with Summer?

Perhaps the summer classes are prerequisites for being able to schedule certain fall classes.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Watkins scheduled summer classes, but not yet fall. He would need the fall to graduate. (Per PSH.com poster).

So, Lamar doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Mike is TBD, but probably gone?

Logic is not your forte, I presume.

 

[psuro]

Jeez. My parents didn’t even know when I scheduled classes. Until they paid the bill. Now total strangers know ehen kids schedule classes?

 

[OhioLion]

Jeez. My parents didn’t even know when I scheduled classes. Until they paid the bill. Now total strangers know ehen kids schedule classes?

Well, hello!!!!
Did your parents have an inside source? Yeah, didn’t think so.



OL

 

[Relayer]

In every interview I saw Lamar this season he always praised his coach, teammates and the program. He was all class, I'll be very happy if he returns. Not to mention being a great mentor to Roman Catholic recruit Seth Lundy.

 

[Agoodnap]

They both want to graduate. That's somewhat about pride and a feeling of accomplishment.

 

[bdgan]

That is my thought as well. Maybe it’s a fall back plan if he doesn’t get decent offers to play pro ball, but I think he wouldn’t worry about summer classes if he had thoughts of pro ball. I have zero inside info...

What kind of a pro contract could Watkins get?

 

[BobPSU92]

Jeez. My parents didn’t even know when I scheduled classes. Until they paid the bill. Now total strangers know ehen kids schedule classes?

Total strangers? This is Penn State. We Are...Family!

(I’m sure Obliviax agrees with me.)

 

[fairfaxlion2]

Why do people think these guys are leaving? Neither one of them will play in the NBA. Their most logical course of action is to finish out at PSU

 

[UncleLar]

What kind of a pro contract could Watkins get?

There are hundreds of pro basketball teams overseas who have Americans playing for them. A very large number of them would be willing to sign Watkins - some of them will offer fairly decent money (more than many, if not most, college grads will get for their first jobs).

 

[UncleLar]

Agreed . Unless if he just wants a few more free credits before graduating on his own dime in Euro ball...

Doesn't matter. The NCAA has a program where basketball players returning to get their degrees can get scholarships to cover their tuition. Mike won't have to pay regardless of when he comes back (as long as it's within ten years).

 

[bdgan]

There are hundreds of pro basketball teams overseas who have Americans playing for them. A very large number of them would be willing to sign Watkins - some of them will offer fairly decent money

Watkins' performance has been mixed and he has struggled with both physical and mental health issues. I'm sure that somebody would make him an offer but I'm not convinced it would be a great offer.

 

[PSUdraw]

Why do people think these guys are leaving? Neither one of them will play in the NBA. Their most logical course of action is to finish out at PSU

Lamar is actually a projected 2nd round pick in 2020 draft

 

[Kmase21]

Watkins' performance has been mixed and he has struggled with both physical and mental health issues. I'm sure that somebody would make him an offer but I'm not convinced it would be a great offer.

Agreed with this comment. If he's depressed in this country, what makes people think overseas would be any better? If he goes anywhere, it might be a transfer closer to home in Philly.

Hoping to see both return next year though.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Scheduling classes means nothing outside of he's considering coming back in the grad scheme of things. He can withdraw at any time.

 

[Ranger Dan]

What kind of a pro contract could Watkins get?

None in NBA at this point, but overseas for sure when the time comes.