So is Lucca staying or leaving?
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I don't think that he even knows at this point. I think he wants to stay though, just my opinion.
Iowa State men's basketball: NCAA refuses to reinstate Cyclone freshman | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
A few quotes of interest...
So, Greg and Jamie did know about it before it became public Wednesday morning.
And, judging from the quotes and specualtion on Lucca staying...
- Too early to tell or him to make a decision. He's crushed and very emotional right now.
- Still another appeal process to exhaust.
But, if I had to guess from what I know and read here, I'm not feeling great about our chances of retaining him unless this gets overturned.
A few quotes of interest...
So, Greg and Jamie did know about it before it became public Wednesday morning.
And, judging from the quotes and specualtion on Lucca staying...
- Too early to tell or him to make a decision. He's crushed and very emotional right now.
- Still another appeal process to exhaust.
But, if I had to guess from what I know and read here, I'm not feeling great about our chances of retaining him unless this gets overturned.
I thought he was roommates with Brackins and Boozer. I probably heard wrong though. I do know that Vette is friends with Staiger. Staiger's even been up to Waverly with him.
Man, Coach McDermott had a bad night on Tuesday.
I wouldn't expect Lucca to stay around with all of the pro offers in Germany. I'd really like him to but I wouldn't blame him for leaving.
Reason for leaving Vette behind?
Don't tell me we may lose 3 of our 7 recruits this year.
No, no...I think the reason for leaving Vette is for Lucca to have a teammate with him.
Reading this gave me chills and tugged at the heart strings a bit. If true, smart move by Greg.
Maybe it's to keep him company. I'd hate to be told that I couldn't compete for a year, then have the rest of the team leave for a few days for a road game.
Ah...ok, I took that the complete wrong way. Props to Mac AND to Vette for doing that for Lucca!
We know that one reason Lucca decided to come here was so he could get a college degree. I don't know if that's enough reason for him to stay and build up his academics, or if he'd really rather go back to Germany and start making some greenbacks. I don't think any of us would blame him for doing so. I just hope he wants to stick around, get his degree, and prove himself on a national stage. Do you think he'd rather win championships in Germany, or help hang ISU's first national championship banner from the rafters of Hilton in a few years? :wink:
Right, as noted in that article - horrible time to get the ruling - with the team leaving the day he finds out.
"Hey, sorry, you can't play. By the way, we'll see ya on Saturday when we get back from Oregon."
Not fun.
I feel much, much worse for Lucca on all this than I do our team.
ISU phonebook shows Brackins, Boozer, Vette, & Staiger with the same address.
Lee, Garrett, & Wes Johnson also have an address next door to the above.
Staiger chose playing NCAA basketball over playing for a pro team in Europe last year, and although he's lost a year of eligibility I'd say it comes down to the same decision this year. Pro ball in Europe vs being a Cyclone. My hope is that his bad experience with the NCAA is outweighed by his positivie experience in Ames with the team, coach, and fans.
It would just be very silly for him to leave. He came here to play 4 years of college basketball...now he gets 3. It sucks, don't get me wrong but its not like it would be the end of the world. I say if he leaves then he wasn't really invested in ISU for the long haul anyway.
From everything i have heard from a very good source with ties all the way to the top of the b-ball program......here's where things stand....
Lucca had made indications early on that should this appeal not be successful, that he probably return to Germany.
However, the fan base's support and all out devotion to this young man has made a serious impression on him, and its a lasting one. He has made indications to several people that he don't know if he could leave everyone thats supported him through this high and dry....take that for what its worth...
Meaning - this kid has character, class, and game....A true student athlete and representative of ISU that everyone can be proud of....
IMO i think he sticks it out, he knows he has the money back home and either way it will be there....He gets to practice with the team, i know its not game time but, he still evolving his game. What does 1 year of eligibility really mean? He came here for an education and to improve his game because he obviously didnt think he was going to do that in Germany. So, when all the smoke clears, i think he sees what everyone has done, and sees the light at the end of the tunnel - HE STAYS and will be an addition to our squad that will provide us something we've not had since Dedric Willoughby....an outside shooter that you cannot leave alone....if you do, he will sink it....couple that with Eikmeier and Buckley wow that infusion of talent will be awesome....
Lucca had made indications early on that should this appeal not be successful, that he probably return to Germany.
However, the fan base's support and all out devotion to this young man has made a serious impression on him, and its a lasting one. He has made indications to several people that he don't know if he could leave everyone thats supported him through this high and dry....take that for what its worth...
Meaning - this kid has character, class, and game....A true student athlete and representative of ISU that everyone can be proud of....
IMO i think he sticks it out, he knows he has the money back home and either way it will be there....He gets to practice with the team, i know its not game time but, he still evolving his game. What does 1 year of eligibility really mean? He came here for an education and to improve his game because he obviously didnt think he was going to do that in Germany. So, when all the smoke clears, i think he sees what everyone has done, and sees the light at the end of the tunnel - HE STAYS and will be an addition to our squad that will provide us something we've not had since Dedric Willoughby....an outside shooter that you cannot leave alone....if you do, he will sink it....couple that with Eikmeier and Buckley wow that infusion of talent will be awesome....
