2nd question first - it is possible that Williams degree choice could work to his advantage at Tennessee. Unless it is aeronautical engineering, though, it isn't likely.
As for pro basketball, even the NBDL is a daunting challenge. If he wants to play in Asia or South America or one of Eastern Euro leagues, maybe. But I don't know many folks who would turn down the Ivy League to do one of those things.
Correct...no athletic scholarships.
I didn't say kids weren't turning down the Ivy League at all, just that turning them with the goal of playing in Bosnia or Uruguay or the China probably didn't happen very often. If they turn down the Ivy League, probably they dont want to leave home or don't want that environment.
Just off raw numbers (8 schools with 4-5 openings a year divided by the number of high major kids who can qualify for the Ivy League) can't produce very many kids turning them down.
I love Tennessee. Have two degrees from there. Was fortunate enough to attend during the Ernie/ Bernie years. Just don't see turning down the Ivy League to go there, especially for a kid with no apparent family, geographic connections.
Because 18 year olds value college differently than a degree-minded adult. You've learned with experience that passing up such a prestigious learning opportunity would be foolish, but when you're an high-major D1 prospect what are your priorities when looking at schools? Maybe dome people just don't value an elite education, or maybe they want to play under a prestigious coach, or maybe they love the athletic facilities to aid their game. Other than Harvard's recent skid of NCAA appearances (4 year streak), Ivy League schools haven't had much success in the college basketball world.I didn't say kids weren't turning down the Ivy League at all, just that turning them with the goal of playing in Bosnia or Uruguay or the China probably didn't happen very often. If they turn down the Ivy League, probably they dont want to leave home or don't want that environment.
Just off raw numbers (8 schools with 4-5 openings a year divided by the number of high major kids who can qualify for the Ivy League) can't produce very many kids turning them down.
I love Tennessee. Have two degrees from there. Was fortunate enough to attend during the Ernie/ Bernie years. Just don't see turning down the Ivy League to go there, especially for a kid with no apparent family, geographic connections.
Not sure but I can't figure out a good reason for such a tweet. Not sure I like it. Seems combative to me and I don't see a reason for it