For New London to retire Kris Dunn's number without having done so first for Tyson Wheeler is a real slap in the face.
Dunn broke Tyson's scoring record at the school, and there's no doubt Dunn is worthy. But he's a sophomore in college, one who hasn't played much. What's the hurry? Tyson played in an Elite 8 game and had a great college career.
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Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
Wow!!! Really a slap in the face. Wonder why? Tyson was a 30+ scorer his senior year. His college career was amazing. Still my favorite Ram of all time.
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
What a joke. Tyson must be thrilled.
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
It seems odd that they are starting off with Dunn, yeah, who's very much still an active prospect. Why not go with Wheeler? Just because he's done playing and what not. I also imagine that there are other players from before Wheeler's time that they might want to retire numbers for. (Although, I wasn't aware that retiring HS numbers was a thing anyway.)
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
My guess is someone is hopeing Dunn will play pro ball someday and give back to the school. At this point in time that is long shot.
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
Weak... very weak. Why the hurry?? Smells fishy.
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
Tyson is pissed
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Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
Notice that Prov. Journal had in its article that Dunn was considering leaving but that Dunn denied it.