joeydupree
Colorado bound
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I've definitely never been a slacker. Lost 40 lbs, taught myself to dunk, got fast. I work every single day. I just look at it like this, if God gave me the ability to get up and get better, I should go do it. Some people don't have that opportunity..
My best piece of advice.
Scholly or no scholly, make sure you go somewhere that fits you personally and academically. We cant all be Earvin Johnson, or Mike Jordan. Most of us will have to work for a living. Figure out what you want to do, find a school that can help you achieve it.
Secondly, take your family into consideration. Do you want to take a scholly so bad that you would move away to a school just to go for free, and leave your family and friends behind. Some people think this is an advantage and that is cool also. Just make sure the distance suits you.
Thirdly. If you get scholly offers that dont excite you, but have walk on opportunities at places that DO excite you, walk on. Work your azz off, and earn a scholly down the road a piece. I know this method works, and it works very well.
My own kid passed on a free ride (academic) to the school she has always loved, to attend a school she would learn to love (mostly free ride) to be closer to family. Couldnt stand the thought of being 8.5 hours from mom and pop. And now, that kid is a scholly athlete, all due to that HEART thing that I mentioned in my other breathlessly long post.
(Im sure you already knew to think about this shtuff anyways, just reminding you)
Go get it man.
The Trevecca coach told me to call him and schedule an unofficial visit next week when they start practicing. That's about it.
I still know I'd drag cwil.
Outta shape and all.
please note: I did NOT say "stay at home, it is always best"
Just: "Figure out what is right for you. Consider all of your options. And then go get some"
Good luck man. Im certain you will do well. (just make sure you get some sleep and are not posting all night on a message board the night before camp)
Appreciate it. I've always wanted to live in Chicago, and could play at UIC, but I'm not sure I could leave my neice and nephews like that.
Chase your dream wherever it takes you man. It'll be rough to be away from home, but it'll be worth it in the long run. Out of high school, I went away from home to play. Woulda had decent minutes my sophomore year and started as a junior. Got homesick and left school, I regretted it for a long time. Just make sure you make the right decision for you.
