'13 CA SG Isaac Hamilton (Transfer to UCLA)

[cmgoods]

Word is that he wants out of his UTEP to go to USC

 

[rolandftw]

Doesn't sound like Floyd is willing to let him out of his scholarship. It is very late in the process for a talented player to decide to transfer, so can somewhat see his stance.

Still, can't imagine it makes the coach look great to future recruits. Odd in that he largely picked UTEP because of his long standing relationship with Floyd.

 

[J-R-K]

Word is that he wants out of his UTEP to go to USC

Word is that every single UTEP student in history would rather go to USC.

 

[HawaiiBUFF]

I think that Enfield and CO are going to attract some great to the Trojans Roster. He's young and players seem to love his up tempo "Dunk City" type of play. I bet he gets some 4/5 star wings right away, also some very athletic bigs.

 

[rolandftw]

NLI committee denies Hamilton's waiver. Won't receive a scholarship until the 2014-15 season. His dad wants him to play for a Pac-12 school. Sounds like USC wouldn't be able to get him as Isaac's former AAU coach is on their coaching staff, I believe.

With all that said, should CU go after Isaac again? Know they were eliminated very early in the process last time around. Obviously, it is a longshot as he would probably much prefer to play for a school in California (UCLA, Cal, Stanford probably frontrunners), but it's worth trying probably. We still have the one edge of having Jordan Hamilton playing for the Nuggets, but obviously didn't seem to matter last time.

 

[Buffnik]

Worth a phone call. The kid is a talent.

 

[Quattro]

Worth a phone call. The kid is a talent.

No doubt

Would think we would have a chance with him this time around if he/his dad want him to play in the Pac 12.

 

[Hoops Fan]

Worth a phone call. The kid is a talent.

I beg to differ ... sense a probable cultural issue with a guy who changes his mind after what was apparently a long relationship with Floyd. A core test of character is to do what you agree to do. There are lot's of talented players, but the culture and chemistry of the team has to be right for success. Boyle's teams have shown how attitude work ethic can overcome raw talent. I would not want to see CU risk the culture buy bringing in someone who might not contribute positively to that.

 

[Buffnik]

I beg to differ ... sense a probable cultural issue with a guy who changes his mind after what was apparently a long relationship with Floyd. A core test of character is to do what you agree to do. There are lot's of talented players, but the culture and chemistry of the team has to be right for success. Boyle's teams have shown how attitude work ethic can overcome raw talent. I would not want to see CU risk the culture buy bringing in someone who might not contribute positively to that.

Hence "a call" instead of "make an offer and roll out the red carpet". Hell, everyone in the country knew it was a bad idea when he committing to flippin' UTEP. I don't know enough about Hamilton or the situation to make a judgment on whether he has character issues that could be a problem for the CU locker room, but I'd be willing to hear his side and give a teenager the benefit of the doubt on making a poor decision under a ton of pressure.

 

[cmgoods]

Has enrolled at UCLA

 

[Buffnik]

Bruin Report Online @BruinReport
Isaac Hamilton, who signed with UTEP and has been trying to get out of his NLI, has been admitted to #UCLA.

 

[Darth Snow]

he could start right away.

 

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[cmgoods]

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[CUFan]

I guess no one told him about the piece of ***t coach UCLA has now. The one that has a more than shady past. What's his deal? Covering up rape and/or other violent crimes?

 

[SECOBuffsFan]

He shouldn't play until at least '14-15 anyway

 

[rolandftw]

Would be a good addition for UCLA, especially if one of Jordan Adams or Kyle Anderson leaves after next year.

Would Hamilton be able to practice with the team? Know he can't be on scholarship unless he wins his appeal, but didn't know the rules, as far as just walking on somewhere