Bad News for Jose and Women's BBall

[Bullsfan]

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Ashley McCray, a 6-foot-4 center regarded to be one of the top recruits in USF's freshman class, failed to qualify academically. Big East schools don't accept nonqualifiers, and McCray, who averaged 15.6 points and 14.1 rebounds at Sanford Seminole last season, can sign at any Division I school that does.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/15/Sports/Gator_guard_has_broke.shtml

[outrunner]

So if I understand this correctly, she could go to some other school/conference that does not hold academics as highly and still play. What message does that send to student athletes?  

[Joe]

If she can find one that will take her grades, yes. More than likely she will have to go JC route.

[achiever1911]

The Ladybulls should still make some noise this year despite the loss.

GO BULLS!

[Greg Auman]

outrunner, Joe ... no, McCray cannot play at any NCAA school this year. She also cannot receive a scholarship at any NCAA school. She can attend a school that accepts non-qualifiers on her own dime, then play next season as a sophomore. She can get that first year of eligibility back only if she graduates within four years.

[Joe]

Your right, she signed an LOI. My mistake.

[Greg Auman]

It's a complicated thing. Actually, the letter of intent is now null and void -- once you're deemed a non-qualifier, you're not accepted into the university, and doing so voids the letter of intent.

And yes, USF still has a great recruiting class, especially in the frontcourt. Five other recruits will bring a lot more depth this season, and the transfer should be a boost for 2007-08.

[smazza]

TOO BAD

this is a rarity so will give coach a pass this time

[SRQ]

TOO BAD

this is a rarity so will give coach a pass this time

You're loosing your edge, Steve.  You're not getting soft in your old age, are ya?