Local Observer
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10-19-16 10:11 AM - Post#211657
He's getting more press with this Duke/Harvard thing than all the rest of the Top 10 put together. http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/20 16/10...
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frank
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Re: The latest breathless Carter news report: 10-19-16 10:53 AM - Post#211659
In response to Local Observer
His mother sure made her position clear--
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Local Observer
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Re: The latest breathless Carter news report: 10-19-16 01:41 PM - Post#211674
In response to frank
but she cooked her best chicken dish when Coach K came for dinner!
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Tiger69
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The latest breathless Carter news report: 10-20-16 10:28 AM - Post#211723
In response to Local Observer
FIGHT FIERCELY HARVARD LITE!
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SRP
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10-21-16 06:21 PM - Post#211832
In response to Tiger69
The whole traveling show with his family is charming.
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JadwinGeorge
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10-22-16 10:36 AM - Post#211841
In response to SRP
This choice probably comes down to values. If the kid and his parents crave the big basketball stage the Harvard option is limiting. If, on the other hand, he wants to enjoy the collegiate life for four years Harvard and Boston offer limitless opportunities. If he aspires to reach the NBA asap Duke offers the best exposure. No matter what he does I must say he is a fine young man. Wish he wanted to go to Princeton
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Tiger69
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10-23-16 02:58 PM - Post#211890
In response to JadwinGeorge
Only best wishes for him. But, if he is to be a one-and-done, I suggest that he take the Duke option, enroll in some real courses for that year, and transfer to Harvard (or Princeton) upon completing his NBA career as he starts a new chapter in his life. He gets the best of both worlds -- top pro prep at Duke, and top life prep and education at H/P.
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SRP
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10-23-16 06:38 PM - Post#211898
In response to Tiger69
No question that one year of coaching from Mike K while playing in the ACC is probably worth a lot more from an NBA point of view than one year at Harvard. One and done in general is an interesting utility maximization question, because one thing lots of middle-aged rich people might wish they could buy is four great undergraduate years while in their twenties.
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Local Observer
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The latest breathless Carter news report: 11-08-16 03:55 PM - Post#212709
In response to SRP
Word is that Carter has changed his mind and will sign early. Duke is still the favorite. Georgia thinks it has a shot.
http://www.macon.com/sports/college/univer sity-of-...
https://basketballrecruit ing.rivals.com/news/predi...
Edited by Local Observer on 11-08-16 03:57 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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nychoops
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Re: The latest breathless Carter news report: 11-08-16 05:43 PM - Post#212719
In response to Local Observer
Georgia has no shot. Harvard made a nice run, more than I had heard(except MrJmaes....full credit) or anticipated. He will be at Duke
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mrjames
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11-09-16 11:11 AM - Post#212757
In response to nychoops
Yeah... I'd be very surprised if he chose Harvard at this point just given the timing with Gary Trent Jr. I wouldn't say I'm 100% Duke, but whatever the odds I would give are significantly worse than a month or two ago.
It's important to note, however, that this does not end Harvard's chances at a one-and-done player this cycle. Depending on how things play out, Harvard has a better shot with Bamba than people are giving it credit for.
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Local Observer
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11-09-16 06:02 PM - Post#212817
In response to mrjames
Why would a "one and dunner" want to come to Harvard, and why would Harvard even WANT a "one and dunner?"
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mrjames
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11-09-16 07:01 PM - Post#212827
In response to Local Observer
Because being a ridiculously highly skilled basketball player shouldn't disqualify you from wanting to have access to a world class education just like any other talent or skill shouldn't.
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Local Observer
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11-09-16 09:14 PM - Post#212834
In response to mrjames
Access to a "world-class education" for 6 months?
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digamma
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11-10-16 08:53 AM - Post#212848
In response to Local Observer
I'm not sure of the exact rules, but I believe you can maintain your status as a student for a period of time if you leave. And I don't think this is all that new. I went to school with a guy who was in the Pirates organization and would go to school one semester a year and take each spring off for minor league baseball commitments.
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Local Observer
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Re: "One and Dunners" 11-10-16 03:03 PM - Post#212876
In response to digamma
Any real information about how many "one and dunners" in recent years have ever returned to their 6-month "alma maters" to further their education?
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Jeff2sf
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11-10-16 03:45 PM - Post#212884
In response to Local Observer
do you get as upset that zuckerberg never returned to graduate? jesus the elitism
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Local Observer
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11-10-16 04:21 PM - Post#212890
In response to Jeff2sf
Yes.
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bradley
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11-11-16 04:09 PM - Post#212997
In response to mrjames
Amazing article, page D6, in today's WSJ. Great publicity for Harvard and the Ivy League. Crimson certainly appear to be in the mix for Carter.
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mrjames
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11-11-16 04:59 PM - Post#213003
In response to bradley
Really well researched piece.
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