'16 PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)

[phipsiGD'11]

Ok since we pushed TWO guys out, one of them REALLY talented.

Can we get a miracle and get this guy on the court?

Which was the one that was REALLY talented?

Only partially being facetious, wondering which player you're thinking of.

[rambone 78]

Hammond and Tate have talent.

Maybe not a lot, but we'll never know here.

[PeterRamTime]

Ok since we pushed TWO guys out, one of them REALLY talented.

Can we get a miracle and get this guy on the court?

Which was the one that was REALLY talented?

Only partially being facetious, wondering which player you're thinking of.

Tate

[phipsiGD'11]

Ok since we pushed TWO guys out, one of them REALLY talented.

Can we get a miracle and get this guy on the court?

Which was the one that was REALLY talented?

Only partially being facetious, wondering which player you're thinking of.

Tate

Yep, definitely didnt see that update when I made that comment. Guess I'm the idiot.

[PeterRamTime]

Well the Vols got this guy eligible!

https://utsports.com/news/2020/1/14/men ... ately.aspx

[McRam]

Well the Vols got this guy eligible!

https://utsports.com/news/2020/1/14/men ... ately.aspx

Do we have a compliance department the way TENN does, or is Cox the compliance department?

[phipsiGD'11]

I think the role has gone unfilled since the departure of Preston Murphy...

[Rhody83]

It is not specific to basketball. It is a position in the Athletic Dept.

[reckless jake]

Someday, I want to log-in to KB and read a post that states the NCAA has granted Sheppard his eligibility.

[Rhody83]

Someday, I want to log-in to KB and read a post that states the NCAA has granted Sheppard his eligibility.

Then log back in during the summer.

[PeterRamTime]

Someday, I want to log-in to KB and read a post that states the NCAA has granted Sheppard his eligibility.

Right there with you...

[McRam]

I think the role has gone unfilled since the departure of Preston Murphy...

Sounds like an idea, everybody deserves a second chance!!!

[steveystuds06]

Is there any chance we can get this kid for two years?

[Narr9999]

Yes as long as he is on track for graduation he can have the extra year back

[steveystuds06]

Yes as long as he is on track for graduation he can have the extra year back

I thought they only give the 6th year if it’s for an injury and not grades? I’m not very familiar with the rules

[PeterRamTime]

Is there any chance we can get this kid for two years?

Might be a long shot, but he wouldn't be the first guy to gain a 6th year of eligibility.

[Billyboy78]

You have 5 years to play 4. This is his 5th and last year.

[steveystuds06]

"A student-athlete may be granted a sixth year of eligibility if he/she is unable to participate in his/her sport for more than one season within the five-year period due to circumstances beyond the control of the student-athlete."

I guess his chances are slim...

[steviep123]

"A student-athlete may be granted a sixth year of eligibility if he/she is unable to participate in his/her sport for more than one season within the five-year period due to circumstances beyond the control of the student-athlete."

I guess his chances are slim...

Him not playing last year was beyond his control (I don't know if the NCAA will see it that way though).

[Rhody83]

"A student-athlete may be granted a sixth year of eligibility if he/she is unable to participate in his/her sport for more than one season within the five-year period due to circumstances beyond the control of the student-athlete."

I guess his chances are slim...

Him not playing last year was beyond his control (I don't know if the NCAA will see it that way though).

Him not playing last year was in his control. He wasn’t academically eligible. He didn’t graduate from Junior College and he didn’t have the appropriate number of credits. He has one year left.

[SGreenwell]

Regardless of whether he could get a sixth year or not - He's going to be 23 in July, so, 24 essentially after the end of next season. I don't know if he has like, pro potential in Europe, but if he does, I imagine it's in his best interest to do so, rather than playing another year of college basketball.

[Billyboy78]

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[eli#10]

And I believe he has the option of coming back next year.

[reef]

This I think we knew

[URI_05]

Do we know if Sheppard will now be eligible for an additional year? I keep hearing that this year won't count toward certain eligibility but I'm not sure how real that is.

[Rhody74]

Do we know if Sheppard will now be eligible for an additional year? I keep hearing that this year won't count toward certain eligibility but I'm not sure how real that is.

Given what he’s been through I hope he is. We would have a great backcourt even with the loss of Fatts.

[Rhody15]

Do we know if Sheppard will now be eligible for an additional year? I keep hearing that this year won't count toward certain eligibility but I'm not sure how real that is.

Every single player in the country is awarded an extra year if they want it.

[eli#10]

From an impeccable source: he DOES have that option.