(This year's) Transfer(s) (?!)

[vu72]

EVN isn't going anywhere. He got his undergrad done in 4 years and will go for his grad degree. If he hasn't left yet, he's not going anywhere.

I'm glad you feel that way. I can't wait to see what a fully healthy EVN looks like.  We saw some of it late in the year but if his shot improves he will be almost unguardable considering a much smaller guy trying to keep up.

[historyman]

EVN isn't going anywhere. He got his undergrad done in 4 years and will go for his grad degree. If he hasn't left yet, he's not going anywhere.

I'm glad you feel that way. I can't wait to see what a fully healthy EVN looks like.  We saw some of it late in the year but if his shot improves he will be almost unguardable considering a much smaller guy trying to keep up.

I think EVN will not be bringing the ball up the floor as he was forced to do with the injuries of Carter and Lexus. Max will have a tougher time getting floor time until that inevitable injury does happen. I think we will see EVN play more as a forward this year but if needed he has great ability to play point, score off the dribble or shoot from outside. It amazed me how EVN got the scoring going when the team was sometimes in a scoring funk.

[hoopfan22]

Well something has to happen to make way for Vashil's return.

[FWalum]

Well something has to happen to make way for Vashil's return.

This is getting a little annoying.

[hoopfan22]

I can't be the only one that's gotten wind of this.

[valpo4life]

I can't be the only one that's gotten wind of this.

Maybe someone else living under the rock with you has.

[bbtds]

I can't be the only one that's gotten wind of this.

We like to stand up wind.   

[usc4valpo]

What is the deal with Vashil - I do not get it.

[vu72]

What is the deal with Vashil - I do not get it.

Honestly, I think it is a basketball fan going through withdrawal and fantasizing!

[agibson]

I _am_ curious to see what Vashil's next chapter is.  3U soccer coach was a good gig, but probably doesn't pay the bills.

[RS]

As hoopfan22 mentioned earlier, Vashiel could be back for another year. The wind blows pretty strong in Valpourainsnow, Windyana.

[wh]

Wow!  Just wow!

[a3uge]

Some news for EVN... He's coming back:

https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/605060163595341825

[tweet]605060163595341825[/tweet]

he had surgery?

https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/606822651164819456

[tweet]606822651164819456[/tweet]

Thank you lord for my successful surgery!

[covufan]

As hoopfan22 mentioned earlier, Vashiel could be back for another year. The wind blows pretty strong in Valpourainsnow, Windyana.

I can see where everyone would like to see this happen, but I'm not convinced that the NCAA would rule differently than before.  If Valpo and Vashil are petitioning the NCAA for another year - great.  But, I won't get my hopes up for a positive outcome.  If Vashil was granted another year, what happens to the roster?  We are already at the max scholarships, so someone would need to transfer or pay their own way.  Can anyone even give us a "no comment" on whether or not Valpo/Vashil are seeking another year?

[bbtds]

I have a feeling I know what Vashil was doing up till 2 weeks ago and a few days beyond that.

https://www.theknot.com/us/bridget-eichner-and-vashil-fernandez-may-2015-1ff2d97e-bb68-48f8-a778-53dbdf41b5f2

[valpotx]

I don't understand Vashil's incentive in staying another year, if he is granted such a thing.  He received his Bachelor's degree, and will earn money in Europe playing basketball, until he needs to use his degree.  Maybe he is thinking long-term past basketball, and trying to finish his Master's??  I would very much welcome another year of a dominating defensive presence, to help work with Smits, but I just can't see it happening.

[valpopal]

Some news for EVN... He's coming back:

https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/605060163595341825

[tweet]605060163595341825[/tweet]

he had surgery?

https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/606822651164819456

[tweet]606822651164819456[/tweet]

Thank you lord for my successful surgery!

On the Road Again

[valpo64]

What kind of surgery did EVN have?  Didn't know he had a problem.

[hoopfan22]

As hoopfan22 mentioned earlier, Vashiel could be back for another year. The wind blows pretty strong in Valpourainsnow, Windyana.

I can see where everyone would like to see this happen, but I'm not convinced that the NCAA would rule differently than before.  If Valpo and Vashil are petitioning the NCAA for another year - great.  But, I won't get my hopes up for a positive outcome.  If Vashil was granted another year, what happens to the roster?  We are already at the max scholarships, so someone would need to transfer or pay their own way.  Can anyone even give us a "no comment" on whether or not Valpo/Vashil are seeking another year?

It's a pretty open secret at this point. I've heard from no less than 5 sources that he's been granted the year.

[covufan]

As hoopfan22 mentioned earlier, Vashiel could be back for another year. The wind blows pretty strong in Valpourainsnow, Windyana.

I can see where everyone would like to see this happen, but I'm not convinced that the NCAA would rule differently than before.  If Valpo and Vashil are petitioning the NCAA for another year - great.  But, I won't get my hopes up for a positive outcome.  If Vashil was granted another year, what happens to the roster?  We are already at the max scholarships, so someone would need to transfer or pay their own way.  Can anyone even give us a "no comment" on whether or not Valpo/Vashil are seeking another year?

It's a pretty open secret at this point. I've heard from no less than 5 sources that he's been granted the year.

Wow, great news!  I'm sure everyone is waiting to announce after the scholarships situation has been sorted out.


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[classof2014]

Until I see it on Valpo's athletic website, I find it very hard to believe that the NCAA would grant Vashil another year.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Vashil get a 4th year, if he does I think it makes us a Top 25 team, he was one of the most dominant defensive players in college basketball last season, I'd love to have him back. Still, I won't believe it until I see it.

[valpopal]

I don't understand Vashil's incentive in staying another year, if he is granted such a thing.  He received his Bachelor's degree, and will earn money in Europe playing basketball, until he needs to use his degree.  Maybe he is thinking long-term past basketball, and trying to finish his Master's??  I would very much welcome another year of a dominating defensive presence, to help work with Smits, but I just can't see it happening.

Just to give Vashil full credit, he already received a master's degree at graduation.

[valpotx]

Wow, awesome for him.  What does that leave him to do at Valpo?  Another Master's?

[wh]

Vashiel earned both a BS and MS in 4 years?

[vu72]

Vashiel earned both a BS and MS in 4 years?

He had something like a 3.97 gpa in international business if I'm recalling the correct facts!