Folks, there is just simply no other explanation. The NCAA has always been horribly managed, but I would say they are at an all-time low right now. Since Emmert stepped in, there have been three major rulings (if you count the UK basketball player), and the NCAA has failed miserably on all three. Not only that, but every time Emmert speaks out to defend the rulings he just ends up looking even more incompetent and hypocritical.
SPORTSbyBROOKS » Dick Vitale Curbstomps NCAA Prez Into Response
SPORTSbyBROOKS » Dick Vitale Curbstomps NCAA Prez Into Response
Now back to Mark Emmert’s statement about Kanter to Seth Davis this week:
“The vast majority of people in collegiate basketball knew that this was an issue with Enes Kanter. Kentucky knew it. Everybody who talked with him knew it. So I’m amazed that people are shocked by the fact that he is ineligible.”
Who exactly was the President of the University of Washington when the Huskies received their verbal commitment from Kanter? (And subsequently Kanter’s “very disappointing” de-commit?)
Mark Emmert.