I follow UNC closely in basketball and am a big fan of theirs. Knox is exactly what they need for next season, and then they will have a huge 2011 recruiting class.
Justin Knox Transferring from Alabama
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Knox Family Continues to Whine
Justin's uncle, Darien, continues to run his mouth in order to trash Alabama, pretend that Justin is a victim, and generally continue to stir the pot. His desire for attention is greatly tarnishing the positive impact that Justin had on Alabama's basketball program. Justin would do well to shut his uncle's trap...or at least distance himself from the man as soon as possible.
Justin's uncle, Darien, continues to run his mouth in order to trash Alabama, pretend that Justin is a victim, and generally continue to stir the pot. His desire for attention is greatly tarnishing the positive impact that Justin had on Alabama's basketball program. Justin would do well to shut his uncle's trap...or at least distance himself from the man as soon as possible.
BigBen, do you think Justin would get significant playing time next year if he went to UNC or do you think he would be used as a role player?
I agree. Darien seems to have forgotten that the UA provided for his Nephew a college education, even allowed him to finish his degree after he announced he was going to leave (repeat of what has already been posted here). Think that an AAU coach should not be allowed to make policy for UA. Seems that Justins Uncle is doing all the talking, haven't read any quotes from Justin. Yes, the press has made the UofA the bad guys in this matter but the press would find a way to make us the bad guys no matter what. That is nothing new. This is really not that big of an issue. Will blow over soon.
Great point Clubfitter! I think the title of a more appropriate article should say, "Alabama continues to pay for school for transferring athelete." And the subtitle should read, "Tide, in return, asks for player to transfer outside of conference and Alabama system."
One think I don't see mentioned here, is the kid made a commitment to the school, and the school made a commitment to him. If the kid wants to break that commitment, then some mild restrictions are fair. There are another 320+ Div. 1 schools left to go to, by the way.
One think I don't see mentioned here, is the kid made a commitment to the school, and the school made a commitment to him. If the kid wants to break that commitment, then some mild restrictions are fair. There are another 320+ Div. 1 schools left to go to, by the way.
I think he would be a role player but a much needed role player. UNC only has two big men on scholarship for next season. Roy doesn't want to take a commitment from any of the bigs left on the board for 2010 and would rather have Knox for a year, where he would contribute as much or even more, than a freshmen. After next season I look for UNC to sign a top 3 class for 2011 with quality big men.
Can someone explain to me what exactly we were afraid of in regards to UAB tampering? How could that affect UA? I'm bringing this up because this whole situation may have cost us a recruit at a position of need. Willy Kouassi's AAU coach is Darien Knox. I've heard it said that he might have steered Kouassi away from UA because of all this.
Nothing like bringing this issue up again...3 months afterwards.
UA clearly believed something less than straightforward was occurring with the Knox clan. My guess would be that UA was making it clear that you cannot play games behind the university's back and expect to get their approval and permission when found out. I think UA was setting a precedent.
As far as Darien Knox/Kouassi, I think Grant isn't at all worried about losing out on that situation. The Justin Knox situation proved that Darien Knox cares a great deal about inserting himself into situations by making veiled threats. I believe that Darien Knox cares the most about getting attention for Darien Knox.
Lastly, I'm not sure it would have benefited UA to eat up 2 scholarships in order to get Kouassi. Everyone knows he was a package deal with Morena. Off of the top of my head, I cannot think of a single time in which the inferior player in such a deal was worth the scholarship. I'm sure I'm missing someone though. Few thought Morena was an SEC caliber player on his own. Those that did claim he was SEC caliber were the same ones that were actively recruiting Kouassi.
We'll find out in a few years how much "damage" was done by Darien Knox's power trip. I think it'll be minimal.
See, that would be my mindset as well, but apparently we offered Morena late. That tells me that our chances probably aren't that great with the other big men we have targeted if we were willing to blow 2 scholarships on Kouassi.
I still don't understand what we thought was going on between Knox and UAB.
Really? Really? Really? Let me give you some insight into the widely believed theory of events. This theory has been out there since...well...before the Knox situation became public.
A close relative/representative (hmmm, Darien Knox?) contacted UAB/a representative of UAB about Justin Knox transferring there to complete his final season of eligibility. Justin/Justin's rep was told that he had a spot on UAB's roster. These discussions occurred prior to Justin Knox discussing his desire to transfer with UA. In fact, the rumor that Justin Knox was going to transfer was on other message boards well in advance of the official announcement. It is believed that some of the last people to know were coaches and administrators at UA...several of whom found out through message boards/rumor mill.
One of the many articles about this topic is linked below. I'm not sure how you missed this story. It was a key part of the local sports news cycle in May.
UA Suspicions about Knox
I'm not trying to be antagonistic towards UA, but I just don't see what harm there was in letting him go to UAB, if that's where he wanted to go.
EDIT: Even if UAB did break the rules, it's no skin off UA's back.
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I don't know what you're missing. UA was setting a precedent that you can't "shop around" before going through the right channels and expect UA's support. I cannot be more clear. However, each time your response is the typical UAB supporter response given throughout this situation in May. Tell your UAB buddies that this horse has been dead for 3 months now...please, stop beating it.
Looks like Knox is fitting in fine at UNC. It looks like he enjoys the big time program at UNC.
Knox to the rescue at UNC - College Basketball - Rivals.com
Knox to the rescue at UNC - College Basketball - Rivals.com
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