Odds that Smith and Chaundee Return?

Submitted by RedHotLovers on March 30th, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Two weeks ago, another "insider" publication predicted that the chances of Smith and Brown returning next year were 60% and 50%, respectively.  Assuming true, does that change if the team makes the Final 4 or only if they win the championship? 

Michigan Arrogance

March 30th, 2021 at 7:13 PM ^

The University of North Carolina academic-athletic scandal involved alleged fraud and academic dishonesty committed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).[1] Following a lesser scandal that began in 2010 involving academic fraud and improper benefits with the university's football program, two hundred questionable classes offered by the university's African and Afro-American Studies department (commonly known as AFAM) came to light. As a result, the university was placed on probation by its accrediting agency.

 

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So I'm gonna go ahead and yep

Commie_High96

March 30th, 2021 at 7:38 PM ^

Yep indeed.  What I was referring to. However, on a larger point, staying in college an extra year is usually something us old people think us a great deal because we have nostalgia. When I was 21, I couldn’t wait to finish, and the sport I played was rugby where I could drink before, during and after the games.  Didn’t have to grind like a real athlete.

Ezeh-E

March 30th, 2021 at 8:16 PM ^

Your point is valid, but I was a tutor for athletics at UNC post-scandal for athletes in the $ sports. It was squeaky clean at that point. Like at UM or Wake, athletes still likely had advisors who can direct them to classes if grades/academics are a concern, but those days at UNC were over and likely will be at least for a bit until enough time passes. Then I'd say it's as likely to happen at UM or Wake, but that's prognostication rather than current insider info.

bluebrains98

March 30th, 2021 at 6:02 PM ^

Seriously what is with this MGoUniverse today? This is truly the most neurotic fanbase ever. We are playing for the Final 4 tonight and people are worried about Jett Howard maybe tearing an ACL in 2024. Live in the now and enjoy the game (and hopefully the two that will follow!).

Go Blue and chill out!

AZBlue

March 30th, 2021 at 6:34 PM ^

It sounds like early optimism that maybe one of Brown, Smith, or Brooks would return is fading.

It would be nice to add at least one more guard for next year and those were your options for a "free" roster spot.

Barring an unforeseen roster change (Hello - Chet Holmgren...come play the "Wagner" role next year!!..) there should be room for at least one transfer and I would expect guard to be the priority.  The nice thing is that M should pretty much have its pick in the grad-transfer market and can find the "right" fit to pair with a young team.

AZBlue

March 30th, 2021 at 7:06 PM ^

Ant Wright noted an interview by Saddi Washington saying that MMB's phone was "ringing off the hook" with kids in the transfer portal.

Who would not want to come and get some of what Chaundee and Mike are getting this year? - Coach Howard is coming off VERY well as someone you would want to play.  Obviously it has to be the "right" transfer and I am not sure how easy undergrad transfers will be (thanks M admissions) -- so I assume it will grad transfers.