This is actually really good news. We needed the depth at guard and it will allow for three available scholarships for next year's recruiting class.

It's great news for our guard depth. Castro can handle and shoot.

But what does this mean in terms of the offers to incoming players? Castro's scholie slot (and Littleson's?) appears to have been allocated in the planning process.

currentstudent wrote:

Yeah what in the world is going on?

Can someone call Dave?

Better call Saul.

Not sure why we are hosting  Monty Boykins today if we are out of scholarships?

applecorps wrote:

Dukes2012 wrote:

I'm still confused but A10 Talk is reporting that Spencer will indeed transfer. If so, that means Rene will claim the last scholarship spot.

Looks like that A10 Talk thing is still the May 4th posting. The disclaimers seem more recent (yesterday).

https://mobile.twitter.com/A10TalkDuquesne/status/860614451086729216

They didn't give their source. I think we've all learned to take everything with a grain of salt!

Concur with you 2012; I suspect if Boykins is in fact visiting they will tell him sign now or forget it.  Anyone with info on this Boykins (stats etc.).  If that happens then is Castro really staying?  Again, just want to finish this up.

Duques102 wrote:

I would rather take Castro over littleson. He is an extremely talented player and we have seen flashes from him in the past. He has pedigree and I truly believe Dambrot could get the best out of him, which could be all A10 level if he maxed out his potential.

He likely looked to see what was out there and didn't find much interest. Your high school accolades don't carry much weight after a couple unproductive years at the college level. That being said, I think most people that have seen him play in person, especially at times last year, would agree that he has a ton of untapped potential

Agree with this. No high level school would want him, and even at a lower level there's no guarantee that he would play. Might as well stay here. Plenty of floor time will be available.
 

Rene has that unique stop and go dribble drive that against the right match up was almost unstoppable at times, resulting in a lay up, foul and two free throws or some time the old and one, three point play.

Maybe the senior year could be a charm, after all he is a mature man with the strength and expierence to be a meaningful player. Hope it is true he will be here this upcoming season....

WashPaRick wrote:

Looks like Boykins only played one game this past season he must have suffered an early injury.

He did only play one game.  Here is his story.

http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2017/05/04/monty-boykins-anticipates-pitt-visit/

ElDuque wrote:

I spoke with someone in the know.

Coach is planning on a 53 man roster and 7 man taxi squad.

I think they now call it a 7 man Uber squad.

CLK wrote:

Not sure why we are hosting  Monty Boykins today if we are out of scholarships?

Apparently he's also visiting Pitt while he's here. With all the holes in their roster, I'd expect him to go there.
 

Questions: When Rene Castro announced he was leaving, did he technically give up his scholarship? Does that mean that he becomes a walk-on? Does DU have to give him the scholarship if Littleson is leaving? Anyone who may have some insight to these questions, it would be greatly appreciated!