College Bball Thread

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Serves them right. I wish our criminal justice system had some balls.

You know, like a punishment that dissuades criminals from committing a crime.

I am a parent of 3. Strict punishments work if you enforce them. Same would be true with immature criminals and a soft society.

Ok, I'm off my soapbox.


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[JHoosier914]

That is an old school criminal justice system they messed with. Looks like the Balls will get knocked back a few notches.


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‘You ain’t a big baller if you ain’t shoplifting some Louis Vitton’


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[mdn82]

With these being high profile athletes the US diplomats will be diplomating to get these kids released.  I'll be surprised if they actually serve any real time.  The Chinese system is definitely harsher than the US but these kids won't see that.  I've witnessed the Korean system and it's messy for certain offenses.  I'm sure the Chinese is no walk in the park either.  They'll make a spectacle out of it but will be handled swiftly.  Public apologies, some scares, and an agreement behind the scenes. 
 

I doubt they will too if Lavar keeps his mouth shut. They won't be out for probably a few weeks at best. If Lavar talks they won't make it easy on them I am sure.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

I doubt they will too if Lavar keeps his mouth shut. They won't be out for probably a few weeks at best. If Lavar talks they won't make it easy on them I am sure.


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Maybe Lavar's next signature shoe can have prison stripes on them. [emoji23]. Marketing 101.


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[IUsafety]

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/liangelo-ball-ucla-teammates-face-3-10-years-prison-convicted-shoplifting-013958780.html


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Dang, that is a shot to the Balls.


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[Stromboli]

 

Big Burglar Brand.

Like a Ball in a China shop.

LiAngelo Ball Season Stats:  Minutes played:  0       Steals:  1

 

 

(Edit:  These were all stolen from Reddit)

[LIHoosier]

Better late than never. Way to speak up, Bobby.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/21336574/bob-knight-criticizes-john-wooden-ucla-bruins-recruiting-practices

[mdn82]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/21336376/liangelo-ball-two-other-ucla-players-released-bail-shoplifting-arrest-hangzhou-china

 

Well at least they get to stay at a Luxury hotel until the legal process is over.

 

 

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[pumpfake]

Perhaps these guys never heard the old saying "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time".  Assuming they actually did commit the offense, IMO they should be treated according to the law of the jurisdiction they'd did so in.  If that means jail, a fine, or community service so be it.  A bigger crime  is giving special consideration to the accused because of who they are.

[ctown2grhoosier]

Anybody see ESPN final four and Champion picks? Tom Crean picked Xavier to win it all, and Dan Dakich picked Ohio State in the final four.

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[GloryDays]

Anybody see ESPN final four and Champion picks? Tom Crean picked Xavier to win it all, and Dan Dakich picked Ohio State in the final four.

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Dakich has lost his mind!

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[cthomas]

That's a pick for his son.

[OliviaPope40]

You don't think spending 3-10 years in a Chinese jail is a big deal because it is a big deal. 

Edited November 8, 2017 by OliviaPope40

[OliviaPope40]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/photos/where-every-college-basketball-team-ranks-in-each-state/

Interesting of course they pick Notre Dame for Indiana. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I'm actually more curious about how Stevie/UCLA will handle the situation with daddy Ball mouthing off at every opportunity.   

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

IU at #12 based on current commits

https://247sports.com/Article/2018-Basketball-Top-25-Class-Rankings-110140854

[tyappleg]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/photos/where-every-college-basketball-team-ranks-in-each-state/
Interesting of course they pick Notre Dame for Indiana. 

Thats because Notre Dame is absolutely the best team in Indiana this year.

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Thats because Notre Dame is absolutely the best team in Indiana this year.

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Not sure about that. Purdue is right there with them.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From d1vision.com:

Bruce Pearl Refusing to Cooperate with Internal Investigation

Bruce Pearl, the Head Basketball coach at the University of Auburn, is refusing to cooperate in the school’s internal investigation into his program, this according to ESPN. Pearl’s Auburn program employed former assistant Chuck Person’s, who was one of four coaches arrested during the FBI probe into college basketball corruption.

Person’s was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in New York City. Emanuel “Book” Richardson of Arizona, Tony Bland of USC, and Lamont Evans of Oklahoma State were also indicted Tuesday.

Prosecutors said the four were accused of using bribes to influence star athletes’ choice of schools, shoe sponsors and agents. They face fraud and other charges that carry potential penalties equaling decades of imprisonment.

Pearl came to Auburn after being fired at Tennessee and receiving a three-year show-cause penalty. Once again Pearl is on the hot seat as his program absorbs an internal investigation, one currently not receiving Pearl’s cooperation.

University officials have advised Pearl that his job is in “jeopardy” if he doesn’t have a change of heart. Auburn officials haven’t given Pearl a deadline to cooperate, but sources told ESPN that a decision on his future will be made in the next week or two.

Pearl struggled in his first three seasons with the Tigers, accumulating an overall record of 44-54. Pearl’s best season occurred during the 2016-17 year when the Tigers went 18-14 overall and 7-11 in the SEC.

[GloryDays]

Not sure about that. Purdue is right there with them.


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It pains me deeply to say this.
The ToiletMakers are going to be pretty damm good.

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