OT-why did UCONN recruit 3 players from Germany in the same class?

[chapwilvaug72]

was it a case where they simply couldn't field a roster?

 

[upstater]

was it a case where they simply couldn't field a roster?

They weren't the same class. Leon is not in the same class as the other two. Giffey and Wolf deserved those scholarships.

 

[Fishy]

The short bus has stopped in front of the Boneyard again.

 

[CTBasketball]

If you're implying Leon doesn't deserve a scholarship, then I'm disappointed. The kid goes to class, gets on the honor roll, and doesn't say a word bad about anything. Not to mention he is a pretty solid player.

 

[BoatShow]

If you're implying Leon doesn't deserve a scholarship, then I'm disappointed. The kid goes to class, gets on the honor roll, and doesn't say a word bad about anything. Not to mention he is a pretty solid player.

I'm bummed he didn't see any minutes tonight w/o DD. If DeAndre can't go against UCF I suspect we see him.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

If you're implying Leon doesn't deserve a scholarship, then I'm disappointed. The kid goes to class, gets on the honor roll, and doesn't say a word bad about anything. Not to mention he is a pretty solid player.

I don't think he's implying anything. I think that would require a level of thought way beyond this guy. A string of the most bizarre posts in a while.

 

[mauconnfan]

The short bus has stopped in front of the Boneyard again.

Only your little quips can make me spit out orange juice at 5:15am after a heartbreaking Husky loss Fishman ……..well done

 

[David 76]

Our sanctions were hurting our recruiting and the Germans were pretty good. Though I only think Giffey has or had what it takes to be a starter, Wolf sure helped last year.
I wonder if Tolks might be interested in going somewhere to get more pt.

 

[Cheddie]

Every team needs players like Tolksdorf. He seems to be a model citizen and good teammate, just got a 3.0 GPA, he can push the starters in practice and fill in if needed in games. For his part, he's getting a good education, and a good basketball education with great coaching if he wants to pursue a pro career back home.

 

[Bryan Lord]

They're not bad players.

 

[Husky25]

UConn is huge in the Rhineland.

 

[tcf15]

Why do people keep answering the OP's questions?

 

[Dave]

There have been some strange posts on the Boneyard lately, this one is up there with the one that asked if anyone knew of a site the provided updating game stats.

 

[Strummer]

The short bus has stopped in front of the Boneyard again.

AJC88!
Palatine!
Freescooter!

Your ride is here - all aboard!

 

[Inyatkin]

Every team needs players like Tolksdorf. He seems to be a model citizen and good teammate, just got a 3.0 GPA, he can push the starters in practice and fill in if needed in games. For his part, he's getting a good education, and a good basketball education with great coaching if he wants to pursue a pro career back home.

Exactly. There are 13 scholarships and no team goes 13 deep with real playing time.

 

[nomar]

was it a case where they simply couldn't field a roster?

The same reason Coke aired that commercial: Because they hate America.

 

[Huskybass]

AJC88!
Palatine!
Freescooter!

Your ride is here - all aboard!

Just don't sit in the front seat right behind the driver, that one is reserved for Nelson Muntz.

 

[joober jones]

Just in case anyone remembers my idiotic remarks about Giffey in 2010, I just want to point out that I and the OP are not the same person.

 

[David 76]

No bad questions. everyone starts somewhere.

 

[jleves]

was it a case where they simply couldn't field a roster?

The first two were a problem misinterpreting a new NCAA emphasis with a somewhat catchy acronym. BOGGOG was instituted before the class of Giffey/Wolf. The new emphasis was intended to stop gambling by teams, officials and players. Bet On Games, Guilty of Gambling (BOGGOG) was intended to suggest the NCAA was going to be more involved with investigating, cracking down and punishing parties involved in manipulating games for profit.

UConn somehow misinterpreted the new acronym as meaning Bring One German, Get One German (BOGGOG). They thought they could get Giffey and not have to use a scholarship for Wolf. Hence two German players in that class. Apparently someone in the compliance office was really into BOGO deals. She has since been transferred to the purchasing department.

The third is the result of someone in the admission office who apparently failed German and he translated the German name Leon Tolksdorf to the American equivalent of Nerlens Noel. The coaches thought they were getting the number one ranked player in the class and a much needed center. That person still works in the admission office but he his no longer allowed to evaluate foreign candidates.

 

[CardiacKemba]

Why do people keep answering the OP's questions?

This.

 

[Bryan Lord]

The same reason Coke aired that commercial: Because they hate America.

Loled. America is so overrated, 7 seed at best.