4 braves suspended- update (2/18)- Ja'Shon Henry reinstated

[BUfan17]

Did anyone get a chance to listen to Coach this morning? I didn't see it quick enough. Was there anything new said?

Nothing new, just that they are still investigating it. He also said he tries to teach his players a good moral compass and to make good decisions and talked about how the young guys have a chance to get some playing time. He also touched on how this year has been really different with COVID.

[Dub]

He said they’d never sacrifice their standards for wins and losses. Talked about needing to gather information. Talking about all the young guys, he said they don’t want to turn into a young program again, and want to stay as old as possible. Said that can be addressed in the off season as needed. These comments lead me to believe he truly hasn’t drawn any conclusions yet either on the future of these 4.

[BUBraves2006]

Why so much angst over someone not seeing things from your own perspective. Is it so hard to believe that some of us wanted more information than we were provided? Nobody said that all the details MUST be shared, the statement was simply made that it would be nice to know what was going on. That could have been simply telling us there was an ongoing investigation, and until that was ended, it was a private matter. But even a cursory explanation like that wasn't provided and we were just told 'rules violation', while they continued to extend the suspensions.

If you are fine being completely in the dark with a team you support and spend money on, that is absolutely your right, but it's also the right of the rest of us to ask for and expect more information than was given. I don't see why doing that is such a problem. In the end, the information provided will be the information that is provided, but this is a forum where we talk about Bradley basketball, and that includes when we're not happy with the way a situation is being handled that concerns Bradley basketball.

Your statement took what Coach said and completely changed his words into something he clearly did not say. Asking for answers as to what is going on is not the same as expecting them to expose legal matters before being resolved. As stated earlier, they could have told us there was an investigation under way and until it was complete, the matter would be kept private and the players would remain suspended, but that didn't happen until yesterday. In the end, the communication we were hoping for in the beginning came out now.

Taking 24 hours to have a deep breath on this topic, this is where I sit as well and very well said, Tommy! A couple bullet points:

• I like Coach Wardle. I think he's good for the program as a coach and a leader overall. I think he's doing his best and listening to his interview this morning, I do believe him that this has been a really weird season for so many reasons and I don't envy the place he's in. I also do think he cares about upholding standards for the basketball program and wants his players to adhere to that code of conduct.
• I think the actions being done now are correct. Let everything shake out however it needs to from a legal, team and university perspective.
• I still take issue with how it was originally communicated. It still feels like the team/school was trying to sweep this under the rug at the time. From all the tea leaves we can gather now, it seems like nothing has changed since Saturday (they were investigating then and they still are now). So, you could have said what you said yesterday then and still not divulged any legal details, respected privacy, etc. It felt like (and still does) that they would have tried to hide this if somehow the police report wasn't found.

I respect that others might feel differently, but that's my attempt to give a level headed fair stance on it.

[bradleyfan124]

My concern right now is are these guys going to be able to play anymore this season or beyond. I am assuming they get exonerated by the police but the fact remains what were they doing up in the middle of the night on a night before a game. I am sure Wardle had a curfew for the players to be in their rooms and asleep at that time. They were not which to me is a big violation of any sports program. All of them in one place sounds like a party.

[LittleBrave]

Reasonable people can disagree on the topic of how the information was/wasn’t shared. What I like about this board is that when there’s disagreement it’s done respectfully.

Just heard Wardle will be on 1470 today at 8:40a with Greg and Dan.

Amen brudda!

[LittleBrave]

He also touched on how this year has been really different with COVID.

Geez - ya think Coach?? (not meant disrespectfully, but making light of it)

[LittleBrave]

My concern right now is are these guys going to be able to play anymore this season or beyond. I am assuming they get exonerated by the police but the fact remains what were they doing up in the middle of the night on a night before a game. I am sure Wardle had a curfew for the players to be in their rooms and asleep at that time. They were not which to me is a big violation of any sports program. All of them in one place sounds like a party.

And at a party among total strangers (one would assume) during this pandemic is just very wrong and head-scratching when thinking that these "were" our team leaders.
I'm so disappointed in Ja'Shon, who has been my favorite Braves the past 2 decades - whether he is guilty as charged or not, putting himself in that situation this deep in the season is a total letdown to this program.

Aside from what their future holds on this basketball team, I hope/pray that their hearts are torn by what they did to hurt their Bradley team/family, ultimately leading them to make much wiser decisions after college.

We have so much pride in the guys that come back and visit and represent BU so well. I want the same for these guys even though the odds are stacked against them now.

[LongTimeFan]

It has been reported elsewhere that Henry has been cleared. That would be great news for this and next year.

[houstonbrave]

It is reported on PJ star website

[Chibearsfan10125]

Henry has officially been cleared from police investigation and team conduct and will immediately return to team activities. He is expected to play tonight.

[LittleBrave]

Henry has officially been cleared from police investigation and team conduct and will immediately return to team activities. He is expected to play tonight.

Yay!!!! Best news ever!!! (as a huge Ja'Shon fan)

[Tommy]

And at a party among total strangers (one would assume) during this pandemic is just very wrong and head-scratching when thinking that these "were" our team leaders.

I agree, pretty disheartening, LittleBrave. At the same time, I remember what it was like to be 20 years old, so I'm not ready to jump all over them as I remember some of the extremely poor decisions I've made in my life. I know for me, I sometimes expect them to have the maturity of an adult while their brains are literally still developing.

The good news at this point in time seems to be that none of the players were arrested or charged, so hoping for a good outcome soon.

[Da Coach]

Henry cleared-
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/college/basketball/bradley-hoops/2021/02/18/bradley-basketball-jashon-henry-cleared-police-investigation/6799689002/

https://twitter.com/icetimecleve/sta...45721572691975

Bradley issued this statement Thursday morning:

"As this situation and the investigation evolve, Ja’Shon Henry has been cleared of any accusations. Ja’Shon is neither a person of interest nor suspect in any case.

"He also has been cleared of possible student conduct violations. He will be rejoining team activities effective immediately."

"The investigation to determine if a crime or a violation of student code of conduct occurred with the remaining three players continues," Bradley's statement said. "They remain suspended from all basketball-related activities."
"He also has been cleared of possible student conduct violations. He will be rejoining team activities effective immediately."

[bigjimmy]

This is why we can’t overreact to situations we have no idea about. So glad that JaShon has been cleared and can play. Could not have been a good position to be in. As for the other 3 you just hope they will be cleared sooner than later so they can play as well. But I’m not as optimistic about that right now. Can’t say more than that.

[Bradley3342]

Well finally some good news!