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Comment on Robert Gilchrist Commits to Florida State by Menelik Watson Commits to FSU…to Play American Football — Hoopsfix.com

Menelik Watson Commits to FSU…to Play American Football — Hoopsfix.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:05:39 +0000

[...] offensive tackle will join British baller Robert Gilchrist, who committed to play (basketball) for the Seminoles at the start of this [...]

Comment on Ward-Hibbert Now Ranked 20th in the World…at Tennis by Menelik Watson Commits to FSU…to Play American Football — Hoopsfix.com

Menelik Watson Commits to FSU…to Play American Football — Hoopsfix.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:48:12 +0000

[...] would appear as though Josh Ward-Hibbert is not the only British baller excelling in another sport. Menelik Watson, the 6’7″ 312lbs behemoth who has spent the last two seasons at Marist [...]

Comment on Video: Josh McGinn Highlights from Italy by Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:30 +0000

Yeh h! looks like ‘English National Schools Basketball!’

Comment on Video: Josh McGinn Highlights from Italy by h

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:56:06 +0000

not even on a hating tip because josh can most definitely play ball!!! but the standard looks complete garbage.

Comment on NCAA Gets British Education System Wrong by LB

LB — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:37:08 +0000

I THINK THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS CRAP ! Especially when your basketball level is far higher than your education level , Try getting over there when you have a learning dissability. lol .

Comment on NCAA Gets British Education System Wrong by Roy

Roy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:38:20 +0000

Is it possible that the NCAA decides that, as it is possible to leave school at age 16 in England , that is the age at which a youngster can “graduate”. (although recent changes require some type of education or training until 18 I believe)

Having said that, it is the same I believe in the USA where, in most States, although not all, a person can also leave education at the age of 16. Does this mean the American youngster can also “graduate” at 16?

In a previous comment, the author misses one of the points of the original article. No one is suggesting a 16 year old should or could play in college, but that he or she should be allowed to attend high school or prep school with no set disadvantages against him or her.

Comment on NCAA Gets British Education System Wrong by Matt Roberts

Matt Roberts — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:36:19 +0000

It’s as if you read the title and then wrote your answer.

I think you’ll find Duco knows how the US system works, his son did go to US high school before going on to college.

You’re mistaken when you say the author doesn’t understand the level of competition, I think you’ll find most people involved in British Basketball at National League level is aware of the level of competition in the states.

The point that’s being made is that according to the NCAA, UK kids ‘graduate high school’ at 16, and that this level of EDUCATION is the same as graduating American High School at 18, nothing to do with the standard of basketball being played. Clearly that is not the case, no 16 year old can go to University off GCSEs alone, they need either A Levels or a BTEC or similar. The problem arises when a Brit goes to High School to improve their game before going to college, normally to give themselves a better chance of making it to a decent college and getting minutes, and because they have taken the GCSEs they are classed as having already completed high school, and therefore are gaining an unfair advantage by “re-graduation high school” in America, as the NCAA thinks that GCSEs are equivalent to graduating high school in America at 18, this is not the case.

The point has nothing to do with standard of play, it’s the lack of understanding of how the British Education system works, and that the NCAA needs to correct this to A level being the same as graduating American high school, so that kids can go to high school in America and improve their game whilst taking the classes to graduate without fear of being punished with years knocked off their eligibility because they chose a root that would help them get into a US college and be at a level to compete at that level.

Go read the article again, and maybe this time you’ll see that you’re talking bollocks.

Comment on NCAA Gets British Education System Wrong by Andy

Andy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:23:24 +0000

Wow – get ready for some incoming because you clearly cannot read, write or understand English.
you have completely misunderstood the argument.

Comment on NCAA Gets British Education System Wrong by Smackyoselfukhoopers

Smackyoselfukhoopers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:56:24 +0000

Well obviously this author don’t understand the level of competition there is esp through a HS circuit. Only way to do this is go there as a walk on and see if they make the squad at 16 competing against 18 yr old parade all Americans and others more physically and mentally advanced. Let’s get real here. The British high school system in the uk is very applauding compared to the system back here in the states. There’s no way in hell a 16 yr old coming from the UK be a major factor in the college level physically and mentally. Virtually impossible. The British are naturally not physically or mentally tough enough to play at that type level so why should they change the system for English kids to play in college at 16?!?! MAYBE D3 or NAIA cuz the competition is not as high as a mid or high major d1 schools. I can’t even name 5 English kids who play high major D1 schools who are solid contributors. So what makes this author think they got a chance at 16? The NCAA are working in favor for the brits cuz the Brits need to get acclamaited to the high pace up and down game and have a good understanding of the game cuz u just can’t learn that in the UK

Comment on Nick George Retires Due to Health Problems by Nick George Hoping for GB Call-Up — Hoopsfix.com

Nick George Hoping for GB Call-Up — Hoopsfix.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:48 +0000

[...] an interview with the Manchester Evening News, the 6’8″ forward revealed the rumours of him retiring due to health problems were inaccurate and in fact he took time out to look after his seriously ill father. “My father was very ill and [...]