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Originally posted by Old Coach
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I have seen it. You are missing my point. Did they have a fundraiser? Did they have a pop up store to sell merch? -
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If this is for a schooling reason I don't mind. But if it's for basketball reasons he's out of his mind. He's really good against bad competition but as we saw against Wisconsin and Drake he gets cooked by anyone with any kind of skill or size. Good luck sitting bench at a p5...Comment
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There must be a lot we don't know because on the surface this makes no senseComment
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Actually, it does make some sense... Rienk gave Bradley 4 years, and got his degree, with honors, a degree that is worth a lot in the long run.Originally posted by Canton BU fan View Post
His plan was to leave and go play pro, but it makes sense for him to test the portal and see what kind of offers he might get. If there is big NIL money with a good program being dangled, why not play another year (or two) and pocket that. He can still go play pro if no better offer comes, which is what he planned to do anyway.
He could even return to Bradley, though I am not hearing that he has considered that, yet.Comment
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That's what I mean by what we or I anyway don't know. With the NIL money thrown around I could see where that may pay better than pro for him.Originally posted by Da Coach View PostComment
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Maybe he wants to play in the NCAA tourney. All u have to do is go to any half ass power 5 team and you will more than likely get an invite. It almost takes a miracle season for a mid major to even get a chance to play in it anymore.DUBL R 1
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Everyone has the right to their own opinion and I have the right to mine. I am not giving my hard earned money to help develop these kids for other schools. They have a right to do whatever they want but I don’t have to partake and I’m not.Comment
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This makes me sick....
Bradley will never be able to build an NCAA tournament team getting cherry picked after every season...
waiting to hear more bad news...
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I think it is likely this is for academic reasons. One does not just become an MVC all conference basketball player and get a degree in Physics. That is a hard degree to get, and without further academic options at BU, I could definitely see him wanted to go get an advanced degree somewhere. Obviously can't blame a kid for wanting to make some money and play in the NCAA tournament either if he can transfer to a good program.Originally posted by Cousins Cuts podcast View Post
Rienk is a good, skilled player. He did have a 14/12 game against Wisconsin, but it wasn't enough to carry the team. I think he can have some success at the Power5 level, but he would have to fight an uphill battle and would likely be at an athletic disadvantage much of the time at that level.
Whatever he does, he gave BU 3 great years. It was a pleasure to watch him play, and he accomplished a lot at BU in his time here. I wish him the best wherever he ends up.
Thinking is the hardest work, that is why so few people do it. -Henry Ford
Yeah...I've been in college for a while now and I'm pretty sure that awesomest is not a word. -Andrew E.Comment
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Can't blame anyone who feels this way. It is just one more way that will drive the mid-majors down, and prevent them from getting a piece of the pie.Originally posted by lb071964 View PostComment
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As disappointed as I am, I appreciate everything Rienk has done for the program. I look forward to following his final year of eligibility and wish him the best. I agree he is going to have an athletic disadvantage, but I hope he makes all the NIL money he can.Comment
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This seems logical, but from what I have heard, it's not about an advanced degree. It's mostly about considering all his options with the primary backup plan being his desire to return home and play in the Netherlands.Originally posted by Stryker View Post
A masters would take at least 2 more years, and a PhD, or other advanced degree 4 or more years. Plus the kind of time and work needed for those advanced degrees would be nearly impossible with the time he'd need to dedicate to basketball.
Most grad transfers just take a few classes to qualify as a full time student and play basketball another year, with no intention of actually getting a post-grad degree.
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From what I hear, Home of the brave hasn’t offered any NIL money for next year. So I think he was leaving regardless of what he was offered.
I think he’ll struggle to produce for a p5 team. He’s not athletic enough and is undersized to play the 5. He got annihilated against the big from Wisconsin.Comment
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The NCAA is killing college basketballComment
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