Let's ask the Athletic Director.  So, what is the answer Mr. Amodio?

According to our friend DukesFan79 who evidently is in a position to know:  “In order for schools to submit the data for each year, the scores for each year are from the following year. This is common knowledge..... Additionally, the schools APR reflect an entire programs score after the fact (meaning the finished product).....APR takes into account GPAs and also TRANSFERS. Teams lose points for both.” 

Ron's last three years were 956, 953 and 946.  The 946 score was for 2013 (which is based on 2012 scores actually Ferry's first year but score ascribed to Ron).  Based on the PG article the 2014 score remains unchanged at 946 (based on 2013 score which was Ferry’s second year and includes a mix or Ferry and Ron player transfers). It is my understanding that the most recent NCAA rule change requires a minimum 940 average over the most recent two years, which the Dukes meet.  It will be interesting starting next year to see if the score rises, and equally important to see if Ferry can turn the corner and have a winning season.  The blame it on Ron excise will not be available for either of those two items if he fails.
 

Last edited by CLK (5/28/2015 5:59 pm)

duq81 wrote:

CLK wrote:

According to our friend DukesFan79 who evidently is in a position to know:  “In order for schools to submit the data for each year, the scores for each year are from the following year. This is common knowledge..... Additionally, the schools APR reflect an entire programs score after the fact (meaning the finished product).....APR takes into account GPAs and also TRANSFERS. Teams lose points for both.” 

Ron's last three years were 956, 953 and 946.  The 946 score was for 2013 (which is based on 2012 scores actually Ferry's first year but score ascribed to Ron).  Based on the PG article the 2014 score remains unchanged at 946 (based on 2013 score which was Ferry’s second year and includes a mix or Ferry and Ron player transfers). It is my understanding that the most recent NCAA rule change requires a minimum 940 average over the most recent two years, which the Dukes meet.  It will be interesting starting next year to see if the score rises, and equally important to see if Ferry can turn the corner and have a winning season.  The blame it on Ron excise will not be available for either of those two items if he fails.
 

Transfers have become an epidemic across D1. When was the last season we didn't have at least 2 players transfer out? I can't remember.

Speaking of transfers T.J. has participated in a tryout for the Lakers. They have the no. 2 pick overall but they also have two additional late first round picks. Lakers already have a pretty good PG in Clarkson - made all Rookie Team. But you never know.
Here is a quote from the article:
Of the group that worked out Tuesday, McConnell may be the best known. He was voted first-team All-Pac 12 last season, leading the Wildcats to their second straight Elite Eight berth. With a Final Four berth on the line, Arizona lost to Wisconsin at Staples Center a year after losing to the Badgers at the Honda Center.

Trying to catch the eye of NBA teams is a significant challenge, McConnell said.

“You’ve got to try probably 500 times harder to try to stand out and do something different and that’s what I’m trying to do,” he said. “Just play hard and run a team and know my role and knock down open shots.”
 
 

Interesting post in the PG today about APR -  Rules are "supposedly" changing in 2016 (I'll believe it when it happens)  Would need a 2.3 GPA (instead of 2.0) and addtional Core Courses -  Reportedly if the rules were in effect recently 43% of the Hoopers would NOT be eligible. (figure was  35% for football)   Makes me wonder WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO ALL THE ONE-RS AND DONE-RS??  NBA rules have minimum age requirements -  wonder how many of the "one-rs and done-ers" are in that 43% -  Are they ALL going to Europe for a year??

I agree -  It's kind of funny when people like Dickie V are almost "hyperventilating" when some of these kids come out early -  Yet what about the high school baseballer drafted in the 37th round by say the Marlins decides to sign -  Does any one scream about him "missing the college education"  I'm sure each major league team probably signs a few of these each year (and for SIGNIFICANTLY LESS money that the ones Dickie is screaming about) and the baseball "prospect" is facing MUCH larger odds than the hooper!! 

Take Sam Dekker from Wisconsin -  is he a "sure pro" ?  Questionable -  As far as developing the basketball skills is he better off with UNLIMITED practice time, better nutrition advice etc - or the 32 minutes against Purdue, Iowa, Nebraska etc?? 

IF you are interested in the College Education provided - by all means attend the university of your choice - stay for the four years etc.  IF you do experience a financial hardship then you may wish to leave early.

But for the others to paraphrase Chuck Noll  "TIME TO GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE'S WORK!!"