BU transfer- Anthony Fields- commits to Bradley

[tornado]

I have heard the same thing- Bradley fans need a little good news!

do we ever - not since the news of Bell's and Pickett's commitments last fall have we had a name to add to the scholarship grid!

[amettrick]

BU commitment coming soon...

I look forward to having him run the point starting in 2013!

[real fan]

BU commitment coming soon...

Sure hope you are right as he appears to be a good player.

[PASSFIRST]

Was it mentioned before why he decided to transfer? Was it playing time?

Based on video, I'm getting excited about the prospect of AF playing the point in 2013! I guess we should overlook his stats from last season, as circumstances were against him. And it seems that's what the coaching staff has done. He may end up being a diamond in the rough. (???)

Due do his hand being a a cast for almost 6 months. He got cleared to play basketball 2 weeks before Wake's season started and had no chance or time for physical therapy on his hand. It was weak from being in the cast. Brainchild coach expected him to perform at 100% and he tired but was not able.

The coach had a whole mass of problems with the team itself. 3 players ended up kicked off the team and they ended up playing with 3 freshman and 3 return players. Leading scorer got kicked off the team about 3 weeks before the season started for a DUI and other issues. This was all at the beginning of the season. It was doomed from the start.

Coach saw Anthony was not 100% and sat him to the side and did not look at him again. He went with the returning PG from last season. Anthony never got a chance to show his stuff. He was robbed. The coach then recruited some supposed stud PG for 2012 and was bragging all over town that was his starter for 2012 and the season had not even ended!

Well when the season ended BOTH Anthony and the other point guard Tony Chenault asked for their release and the final blow was the 7 foot center Carson Derosiers who asked for his release. The kids were beat up and nobody blamed them. You have to go take a look at the Wake Forest Forum to get the feeling about the coach and it ain't good. The masses want him outta there. Program is a total mess. Word over there is, if this coming season is a bust he is done.

[tornado]

PASSFIRST - a few fans here have noticed issues at Wake and discussed it - and we can see Fields got a raw deal -- we have also seen similar situations closer to here as well.......

https://www.bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20720

If Anthony wants to play here, he will find amazingly supportive and vocal Bradley fans and he will be honored, cheered, and adored by a great fan base......
Make sure he knows that BU's players always get the special treatment...

[FlyingSpaghettiMonster]

Sure hope you are right as he appears to be a good player.

It sounds like we could have a steal with him. I hope the speculation is correct on all counts!

[AZ BU Fan]

Up, Up and Away BU!

We have liftoff!

Welcome Anthony Fields.... BU is a great choice...

[Da Coach]

It's official- announcement to come!

[it's boogie time]

Sweet. I was definitely nervous this past week.

[tornado]

The fan interest is amazing -- almost 175 people online reading the good news

[lightsout]

Congrats Anthony! Welcome to BU you are really going to enjoy your time on the Hilltop. Great pickup for the Braves, cant wait to see who else will be joining Mr. Fields, Pickett, and Bell on campus soon.

[tornado]

still need a guy who can put up some numbers and hit the three

[lake Camelot]

still need a guy who can put up some numbers and hit the three

That I agree with. I am not sure if it will happen this year. We may have to go with a role player for our lat slot? I really don't know. But I am hopeful next year we step up even more.

Karrington Ward,
Peyton Allen,
Nathan Taphorn,
A J Riley,
Jared Brownridge,
Etc.

[Rusty 54]

From Dave Reynolds - "Anthony Fields, the Wake Forest transfer guard who visited Bradley last weekend, has orally committed to BU, the player confirmed Tuesday"

http://www.pjstar.com/bradleyhoops/x1364612730/Wake-Forest-transfer-Fields-commits-to-Bradley

[Big Mike]

Great news....now lets fill the last ride with more help for the upcoming season!

Also nice to give an props to Willie for breaking the ice 2 years ago...1st I heard of that!