Announced at his graduation.. talk about spilling break news..... around the 39 min mark.
Hickman to Gonzaga
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The number one team gets even better.
Good for him. Seems like a good guy. Probably was worried about playing time with all the high-level guards we have coming in. Also probably a little homesick as well. Although I don’t see him playing much at Gonzaga. Maybe he can come in and play off ball a little bit or something.
Number 1 at hype from the media maybe.
I mean they may not win it all, but their team is pretty stacked have to admit...
Preseason National POY- Timme
#1 Recruit- Holmgren
2 other Burger Boys- Sallis and Hickman
Bolton- 3rd team all Big 12
Nembhard- One of best pg's in America..
They may flame out still but the talent is undeniable
Preseason National POY- Timme
#1 Recruit- Holmgren
2 other Burger Boys- Sallis and Hickman
Bolton- 3rd team all Big 12
Nembhard- One of best pg's in America..
They may flame out still but the talent is undeniable
And both would rather have Gonzaga than Kentucky.
Sucks seeing Gonzaga take a recruit of ours when they already had a loaded team/class, but I'd rather he went there than Kansas or Auburn.
It’s going to get harder for Few to recruit Euro players since Loyd left for Arizona. Plus wait till he has to mesh a bunch of freshman together, not saying he can’t do it but it will be tough
Good for him....I was snarky when he released his final list about claiming “homesickness” but it appears that was genuine so my bad and I wish him the best unless they play UK.
He must of been telling the truth about being homesick because he would have seen more playing time at UK than the Zags next season IMO.
Weirdly it may be best for them if Timme leaves because they HAVE to play zone to play Timme & Holmgren at the same time and it’s hard to see it being a great zone.
No idea. I don’t have clue about which team will return who or add who and nobody will anytime soon. My comment was more directed at they will be even better when the prevailing attitude here among many that Hickman wasn’t the immediate answer at point guard when he was still coming here and that you can’t count on anything until he plays in college. Now when he goes to Gonzaga, they are better.
I think most people liked Hickman but thought he wasn't ready for the starter role yet.He won't be doing that at the Zag's either but I still think he will be a good player.
He should be a good player. But like I have said about players going to UK, from now on I put stock in nothing until I see them play in college games against good competition.
I’m thinking the same thing. He made major leaps 5 or 6 years ago turning to high quality transfers, euro players and decent recruits, with a top recruit here or there. Now, he’s going all in. Will be interesting to see how it pans out.
The new transfer rule pretty much ended that problem.The top teams will be able to dominate that market.
Writing was on the wall for Hickman...
He is from Washington, literally said he was homesick while attending hs in Utah. Kid is smart, on a national contender. Will be loved on campus.
The situation between fanbase and Cal is apparent. Having nba aspirations would I go close to home w proven university or go somewhere I don't know, have my folks have to fly out each game, a somewhat ingrained fanbase who are vocal. He took comfort vs adversity.
Adversity equals growth...
He is from Washington, literally said he was homesick while attending hs in Utah. Kid is smart, on a national contender. Will be loved on campus.
The situation between fanbase and Cal is apparent. Having nba aspirations would I go close to home w proven university or go somewhere I don't know, have my folks have to fly out each game, a somewhat ingrained fanbase who are vocal. He took comfort vs adversity.
Adversity equals growth...
Absolutely no pressure on him to attend Gonzaga. Playing time may be difficult for him though. I lived up there for 25 years and they have a wonderful Fanbase but make no mistake about it it is not big blue nation. Again, Compared to Kentucky there’s absolutely zero pressure on this guy at Gonzaga.
They didn’t poach ****. Notice we upgraded.
Did you used to be Frank? If so, you used to be one of my favorite posters? Did you hit your head or something? What happened to you? If not, disregard.
I like how he announced his decision. Was a cool way to do it and didn't seek any hype, just simple and to the point. Good for him and good luck to him/his family.
Soiled loudmouth fans = adversity = growth that is some high quality justification. Players grow just fine at Gonzaga. Fact is there are a lot of quality options where players can go and not get **** on for every mistake by fans.
This from a guy who calls UK fans hillbillies and rednecks.Ironic.
If they aspire to be professional, they better get used to it. So sick of soft people.
I just wish he had given UK a chance because I think he would have fit in well with this group and done very well.