Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[Jayhawker]

Just came across this from Matt Jones: http://twitter.com/KySportsRadio/status/20100578652

Looks like he's still eligible if he wants to return, but I guess he decided to leave the program.

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

Maybe Cal found someone better in the rec league to replace him

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.

[DeutschHistorian]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg323#msg323 date=1280717740]
While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.
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So a Sweet 16 and SIX first round draft picks?

[RandytheHelpfulPineapple]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg323#msg323 date=1280717740]
While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.
[/quote]

And there's your answer.

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[quote author=RandytheHelpfulPineapple link=topic=57.msg380#msg380 date=1280754696]
[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg323#msg323 date=1280717740]
While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.
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And there's your answer.
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What was the question?

[RandytheHelpfulPineapple]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg410#msg410 date=1280759068]
[quote author=RandytheHelpfulPineapple link=topic=57.msg380#msg380 date=1280754696]
[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg323#msg323 date=1280717740]
While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.
[/quote]

And there's your answer.
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What was the question?
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I suppose no one expressed it formally, but 'Why is Dodson leaving?'.

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

[quote author=RandytheHelpfulPineapple link=topic=57.msg418#msg418 date=1280759806]
[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg410#msg410 date=1280759068]
[quote author=RandytheHelpfulPineapple link=topic=57.msg380#msg380 date=1280754696]
[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=57.msg323#msg323 date=1280717740]
While I would've liked to have Dodson on the team this year, the positive side for UK is that this gives us another scholarship for what is shaping up to be an absolute monumental recruiting class in '11.
[/quote]

And there's your answer.
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What was the question?
[/quote]

I suppose no one expressed it formally, but 'Why is Dodson leaving?'.
[/quote]

Ahh, I see. It's still unclear at the moment. Some say grades, but Cal himself said he is academically eligible and will be welcomed back if he wants to earn his spot. This has been rumored and speculated upon all summer long, even dating back to the end of last season. I've read reports stating that he was caught puffing the magic dragon, but again, it's all just speculation at this point.

[RandytheHelpfulPineapple]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

Per the AP:

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky coach John Calipari says junior guard Darnell Dodson will not play for the Wildcats this season.

Calipari posted on his Facebook page Sunday night that while Dodson is academically eligible, he won't be with the team when it travels to Canada for a series of exhibition games later this month. Calipari gave no reason behind the decision.

Dodson averaged 6.0 points as a sophomore last season, leading Kentucky with 50 3-pointers.

Calipari says Dodson could return to the team "if he meets our standards."

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Darnell Dodson leaving UK

Translation

"If he meets our standards" = "if he magically grows a reliable jump shot over the summer and fall"