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orientalnc

orientalnc

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Back in August I asked a journalist closely connected to GTAA if we had applied for a waiver for Banks. His answer was, "no, but it was more like, not that I know of." Later, I asked KQ the same question and he said that he thought they had, but had not gotten an answer.

If hardship waivers are being granted, and Banks qualifies, I can only understand one reason for not applying. The staff thinks he needs a year to develop.
 

lauraee

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I say he can develop while he's playing this year. ;) They have done a good job developing talent but can't they do it while he's playing in the acc this year?
 

lv20gt

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lauraee said:
I say he can develop while he's playing this year. ;) They have done a good job developing talent but can't they do it while he's playing in the acc this year?
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My guess is that it has more to do with class spacing and the belief that a "5th" year will see even greater improvements. We lose AD this year and if Banks played we'd lose him the year after. Without already bringing in a center recruit it would create a weakness when that happens. I know people aren't in favor for playing for the long term but when Okogie went pro I think the sights were set more for 19-20 and 20-21 than this year. Could be wrong though.
 
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