Devonte Graham

[firemoose]

I said I wasn't going to post any more on this topic but I thought some might like to see the new direction they are going in. I'll just let you guys read the posts for yourselves. The second line of the second post is the best. With the state of the SoCon next year, especially in BBall with who is leaving, I think nothing more needs to be said.

The Basketball Diary ‏@TheBBallDiary
To clear up a bit of Devonte Graham situation with Appalachian State. Wants release because it was in Southern Conference. Now to Sun Belt.

The Basketball Diary ‏@TheBBallDiary
When Appalachian State joined Sun Belt away games weren't close. If stayed in southern Conference then Devonte Graham wouldn't ask release.

[Saint3333]

Took 6 months to spin it that way, too funny.

[WataugaMan]

If away games were the issue, I believe Lees-McRae play their games in either North or South Carolina, problem solved.

[appst89]

Complete and utter bullshite.

They lost in the court of publc opinion so now they try this weak spin.

[AppinVA]

Complete and utter bullshite.

They lost in the court of publc opinion so now they try this weak spin.

We should grant him an immediate release to any Southern Conference school he chooses.

[firemoose]

Yeah, he was really going to play here if we stayed in the SoCon.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... hian-state

[asu66]

Complete and utter bullshite.

They lost in the court of publc opinion so now they try this weak spin.

And weak spin it is! Let's see Mr. @im_dat_kid_dtae, if you're so concerned about being so far away from your family and your GF, what in the sam-hill are you doing at Brewster Academy--825 miles away from Raleigh? There are more than 250 accredited post-grad prep schools closer to your home than Brewster. Ohhhhh, let me guess--Brewster is a basketball factory. What a strange coincidence. Gotcha, dude!

[appgrouch]

Yeah, he was really going to play here if we stayed in the SoCon.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... hian-state

Well the writer of the article thinks we are the panthers and he didn't research the claim at all.

Devonte signed in Nov 2012, asked for his release in Feb of 2013.
We made the Sunbelt announcement in March of 2013.

A month before any one besides maybe Cobb knew that the Sunbelt would happen he called the move. Let's go to Vegas with him, shoe money tonight!

[T-Dog]

The only way App should release him is if Capel gets fired.

EDIT:

[app123]

Prep school stars shine at Showcase
November, 25, 2013
Nov 25
10:42
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By Adam Finkelstein | ESPN.com
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The National Prep Showcase has annually served as the unofficial start to the prep school basketball season, and the 2013 edition was no different, hosting 23 top teams over the course of three exciting days of action.


And One ...

Devonte Graham (Raleigh, N.C./Brewster) has made headlines in recent months after Appalachian State refused to release him from his national letter of intent. Two things became clear this weekend. One, there is no way Graham will ever suit up for Appalachian State, according to Brewster coach Jason Smith. And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country. He’s athletic, able to make plays and shots alike, and blessed with an incredible set of hands, which are major assets on both ends of the floor.

[WataugaMan]

Two things became clear this weekend. One, there is no way Graham will ever suit up for Appalachian State, according to Brewster coach Jason Smith. And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country.

And three, Appalachian State is not going to release him from his obligation, case closed!

[CVAPP]

And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country. He’s athletic, able to make plays and shots alike, and blessed with an incredible set of hands, which are major assets on both ends of the floor.

Sounds like he should declare himself eligible for the NBA draft.

[appgrouch]

Two things became clear this weekend. One, there is no way Graham will ever suit up for Appalachian State, according to Brewster coach Jason Smith. And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country.

And three, Appalachian State is not going to release him from his obligation, case closed!

At this point I agree with you. I was one that was saying release him in Feb. But with the way that he and him people have been trying to spin this, no just no. He can transfer to another college for next academic year and start playing in 15-16.

[Maddog1956]

It just goes to show that when someones is non-trustworthy/dishonest it's to the bone.

[SpeedkingATL]

Enjoy Brewster, Devonte!

[EastHallApp]

Yeah, he was really going to play here if we stayed in the SoCon.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... hian-state

"When he signed his letter of intent, the Mountaineers were in the Southern Conference -- where four or five schools were within a few hours of Graham's home in Raleigh, N.C. Now, Appalachian State is in the Sun Belt, where most schools are more toward Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas."

and later...

"According to Smith, Virginia, Memphis, Creighton, Butler and Providence are among the schools that have reached out. "


Based on his stated criteria, I assume he flatly rejected interest from all of those but UVa?

[app123]

Two things became clear this weekend. One, there is no way Graham will ever suit up for Appalachian State, according to Brewster coach Jason Smith. And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country.

And three, Appalachian State is not going to release him from his obligation, case closed!

Breaking news APP will release him and Capel will be fired. It is truly amazing all the post agreeing with me that it is time for Capel to go. Like I said months ago Graham wasn't released from LOI due to Capel trying to salvage a job. There was never any tampering, Just a selfish, arrogant individual who saw a opportunity to blame someone else for his failures. This kid has talent and realized he could play at a higher level thats it. Heck, look at this season what player of this calibre would want to be here. I know it died down for a while in the media, But I've been told it's not over.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_BawnpPIE

[appst89]

Two things became clear this weekend. One, there is no way Graham will ever suit up for Appalachian State, according to Brewster coach Jason Smith. And two, if the Mountaineers ever opt to release him, he’ll instantly become the best-available point guard in the country.

And three, Appalachian State is not going to release him from his obligation, case closed!

Breaking news APP will release him and Capel will be fired. It is truly amazing all the post agreeing with me that it is time for Capel to go. Like I said months ago Graham wasn't released from LOI due to Capel trying to salvage a job. There was never any tampering, Just a selfish, arrogant individual who saw a opportunity to blame someone else for his failures. This kid has talent and realized he could play at a higher level thats it. Heck, look at this season what player of this calibre would want to be here. I know it died down for a while in the media, But I've been told it's not over.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_BawnpPIE

If he knew he could play at a "higher" level then he should have waited to sign a binding contract. Capel has been a trainwreck, but his failures have nothing to do with this kid trying to weasel out of a binding contract. Even if Capel is fired tomorrow, I hope we don't cave in on this.

[eggers76]

Nothing in what what you just posted changes the FACT that young Mr. Graham signed a binding letter of intent. The fact that he changed his mind about attending ASU is all on him and no one else and thus any delays to his getting started on a college career is on him and not on ASU or Capel. I wish the young man well and hope that HE has learned a lesson. Too bad though, that it was a hard one. It did not have to be. Please stop trying to make ASU out to be the bad guys here.

[lillycafe]

This is all on Devonte Graham!! He knew what he was doing. And if he didn't, it is still on him. DO NOT RELEASE HIM!! It is not ASU's, nor Jason Capel's, "fault" that Mr. Graham signed the LOI.

I also notice that in every twitter post about Mr. Graham, Jason Smith, the coach at Brewster, puts a "#AppState will not release him." In my opinion, it makes this coach look bad.