Anyone with info on Southerns import?

What should they be Phil?

Since its an unpaid position and most people enjoy it, then maybe you should shut the hell up. Its an opinion piece, does cause debates. But there's no way there could be 100% consensus.

I love SA, just shit on anything that is productive to the sport!

Phil, you must be so proud of the name you chose, must have spent hours on it. Good to see primary school kids on the forum. And your insight is fantastic. Now piss off and let the adults talk.

Op here. Always happy for people to disagree with my rankings or predictions if they provide their own! I'm not the lone authority on the league but do enjoy discussion about it.

Eastern are so poor again.
Will it ever change?

Imports need to consider what it does to their resumes and question whether it's worth playing for such a crap club for their future.

Get out now and leave the favourites to fester.

Fville were average last week but did enough expect them to be better this week with a bit more motivation.

Norwood should be up and about with Webber relaxing after a week off due to weather.

As much as I enjoy the Vozzo hate, dude wasn't that bad against Forestville last weekend. Eagles love letting a rubbish player do well against them.

What the hell did Vozzo ever do to yall

"The Rockets have been quietly building as the season has gone on."

Nope.

Disagree. Rockets will finish top 3.

^no but spacequake is livestreaming forestville and north tomorrow

i would love to crush phil

Does he know Phil McRevis?

Shame because there's actually some decent ball being played and has been reasonable discussions some weeks.

southerns import suited up !

and is currently losing to south by double digits...what is going on

And like clockwork Eagles let Brodie Nathan score 24

Petty playing an under 18 who is absolutely terrible

Fair statement from Mount gambier men. Thump Norwood, were up by more than 30 before taking the foot off!

Well South fucked that one up. Choked at the line, give up a layup at buzzer to send it to overtime then play like a rabble. Great leadership Jamie.

Hilarious
Good coaching Petty and Warhurst.
Both totally stuffed up.
Expected really. What a rabble

Norwood coming back to earth, coach webber probably sacking assistant Rogers soon, all must be his fault.

What did Warhurst do?

That was a Souths loss rather than a Tigers win. Souths up until 5 to go were leading and suddenly no offensive rebounds and Tigers eventually led 2nd chance points by 11. Disappointing after such a good game from Souths to that point. Why #1 wasn't played more in the last I have no idea. Saw some fractures in the Southern team dynamics that could be exploited by the right team.

How'd the new import go?

"Fair statement from Mount gambier men. Thump Norwood, were up by more than 30 before taking the foot off!"

They were still up more than 30 when the game was over. 112-81

Damn right was South loss, just watched replay, Allmon lost that one. Choked at line to put them up by 3 then maybe worst defence ever on Turnage. Absolutely gave him layup to tie it.
Still calling Cheatgles and Mt Gambier grand final.

Haha yep whoops, so they were!

Give the panthers some credit, very young team mostly 18-20 year olds. Stuck with it against a top team just couldn't hold on in crunch time. Them being bottom of the power rankings is absurd. Their best isn’t bad just needs consistency.

Give the panthers some credit, very young team mostly 18-20 year olds. Stuck with it against a top team just couldn't hold on in crunch time. Them being bottom of the power rankings is absurd. Their best isn’t bad just needs consistency.

They lost to Sturt. They absolutely deserved to be last.

There is always a bottom team. If South isn't who do you suggest?

According to Petty it was him who cleared the cupboard and only kept the ones he wanted. Excuse of playing young ones is a bit thin compared to other clubs doing same. About time South's junior program is put under spotlight, their 14s were top 2 a couple years back but all left because of coaching. In terms of numbers aren't they one of biggest yet rank nowhere near top?

South is decent in U23s but very average anywhere else

souths under 23's are decent as they had a good coach the last 18 months until he quit

South took care of Sturt the first time, had an awful game against them the second time as they are inconsistent. They were in it final minutes vs north, tigers. Beat West and took care of Mavs quite comfortably.

They were not in it with North.

They have 1 good import and the rest of the crew including coach and assistant are terrible

Sturt playing better once child leader Matthews ejects himself after throwing a tantrum. Culture problems.

Rockets down eagles by 15. Some tough defence played!

Forestville missing Teys

What did you want Teys to do apart from choke in the last few minutes of yet another big game?

Yes forest ville would be super confident going into finals knowing they got within North without Teys.

Still pretty stacked without Teys. After watching the Rockets own them for four quarters with some serious D, he might not be enough.
Whoever stated previously on this thread that North arent getting better isnt paying attention.

That was me. North aren't getting better: they've always been around this level. It's a matter of whether they can hit enough outside shots to keep defenses honest, dominate the boards and avoid in-fighting. North took care of the first two but even in the win tonight a couple of their studs with complaining that they weren't getting their 25 shots. If nothing else, McVeigh with 17 points in the first quarter was the difference. Pretty good quality game despite injuries and outs.

McVeigh had an enormous weekend, north have needed that elite perimeter scorer the last few years. Sure they had Aric Miller a few times but was a volume scorer, not as good as Jack.
I was not sure pairing Dowdell with Starling would be effective, but so far so good. I still think BJ is their Achilles, too shot hungry and turnover prone for them. Got the simplest job in world, get ball to McVeigh and imports, run the offence and play defence. But sometimes his decision making is WTF. A guy like De Wit is perfect example of who he should emulate but can his ego do it.
And have to bring up the boom off season recruit of Peters, was a lot of woofing by rockets faithful but has been terrible. And yes I know he was injured, but what about rest of season.

North bring some good players off the bench to change things up. I was impressed with their defence. They are close to having all the stars align and when they do they will be a handful

I didn't hear any infighting but then I was at the other end

swap BJ for De Wit and north may go undefeated

From original post I have North swapping with Norwood and maybe Mt Gambier equal with Forestville. Norwood looking like pretenders now.
As for women, despite losing great players, north are absolutely terrible now. Is Joynes that bad a coach, had terrible state campaign but his roster currently isn't that bad.

North women lost what, four of their best players, and people expected them to do well?

Shame job at St Clair on Saturday night.

With what north have they're still worse than what they should be.

Defrancasca and Corrigan can only carry last years bench so far.

Joynes responsible for bringing in a terrible import too.

Men's competition very close at the top but another year with a big gap between top 5 & the rest.

It's possible North women's had massive losses AND the current coach isn't up to it.

They were undefeated. Didn't leave the cupboard bare and this year's comp is not as good as previous years. Any of last year's top 5 could have won this year's.

When the absolute definition of an end of the bench player from last year starting I don't think you can say the cupboard isn’t bare.

Scrap that, read the box score wrong.

I think people underestimate the impact of losing 4 quality starters who led a team to an undefeated season. Then that is compounded by injury problems to key recruits to help with the retirement of players and you have a perfect storm.

North will get back on track

"Swap BJ for De Wit and north may go undefeated"

That's like saying swap Riewer with BJ or Swap Riewer with DeWit. You could say this about a lot of guys.

I assume Ben Carter is also done with college after suiting up yesterday?

Is Alex Mudronja going to play for Sturt or anyone this PL season? The Sabres could do with him in the line-up.

If he suited up that's a big no no if at a D1 school. Does point to quitting college which seems the rage these days.

I'll keep BJ over De Witt every day of the week. De Witt too predictable. Did anyone realise North’s PG outscored and at a better percentage than Forestvilles SG yesterday

Carter going to a D2 next year.

Mudronja to suit next game.

West another L but fought hard. Was at the game and Norwood wasn't super impressive but got it done.

West another L but fought hard. Was at the game and Norwood wasn't super impressive but got it done.

Is D2 an American fast food place?

I think the point is everyone raves about Harris but when playing a better defensive team his output is no better than BJ whom people criticise. I'd take BJ any day as no one can guard him when he is focussed

North did bring the D.

Do people rave about Harris? He's always been a high volume shooter which makes him look better than he is.

Not convinced anyone thinks that highly of Harris after his GF last year.

Mudronja and Carter were "big time" athletes on Janx HPH Network. Doesn't give much confidence for those that follow.

What is with all the hate for these kids like Harris, Carter, Mudronja?? Some bitter old men coaching Premier League who played in the dark ages and never quite got there I has it at a guess.

Don't forget White getting splinters on Stanfords bench.
I think most of it comes down to how much crowing he does about placing all of his guys in div 1 schools, now they're shown they're not up to it so fair game. Carter was never up to Div 1 and should always have gone to a div 2 school. Shows what bad advice does.

Someone is a little bitter.
As a result there all sorts of assumptions and confusion you put forward. Contact the man himself and ask about specifics. I'm sure he will be all to happy to help clear up your confusion.

He doesn't have the expertise to help all the other issues you have though unfortunately.

Didn't Carter's school go to the NCAA tournament? Not sure Carter would be too upset with the experience.

Won't White end up with a Stanford degree? You do understand what that means don't you? You do understand the value of that? Not sure White would be too upset either.

Glad these guys are not getting advice from you, you are showing what bad advice does ;)

Why would I want to speak to him, results are the things that count apparently. These can be directly measured in the success of his players that he has built up.

OK cool. Posting information that clearly lack insight and knowledge without getting the correct information first is smarter. Fair enough. Keep going champ.

Rankings

1. Mount Gambier (Please expose their bench depth someone!!!)
2. Forestville (with Teys #1)
3. North (Chemistry improving, BJ needs to make better choices)
4. Norwood (Worked out by opposition and sliding)
5. Southern (Could climb with new import if they click. Dean will do whatever it takes to win, and I mean anything!!!)
6. Centrals (Will slide unless players are back, beat Mavs with a Reserves line-up)
7. West (Disappointing beyond words, soul searching needed at the Bearcats)
8. Woodville (Peaked and falling down the mountain for 2019, new direction needed)
9. Sturt (only with Mudronja & "Big Rig" back in. Carter looks like he hit every burger joint in the States prior to returning)
10/11.Eastern or South (Morris still looks to be injured and South continue with some weird arse combinations on the floor like their names were drawn out of a hat by the coach)

Also league needs a professional dress code for coaches and squad members on the bench. In yesterday's Spacequake streamed game Andy's denim shorts and Hawkes denim jeans with what looked like a top he wore to bed the night before doesn't speak South Australian flagship competition! Also Norths bench looked like they were having a Sunday session at the Highlander. Is it that hard to wear dress pants, shoes, polo - jacket - shirt! Watch NBL 1 games and even the spectators are better attired than these guys.

*Special mention to Rogers from Norwood with the long sleeve t-shirt under the polo straight from the city skate park. Rashad with his snapback also classy.

Is the top 5 set or can one of the bottom teams get on a run?

It's not just transsexuals that act poorly on the bench.

#160. Who are these bitter old premier league coaches you think are bagging Sturt, Jantkes crew and their pathways?
Would be curious to know who you think from the current coaches bothers to get involved in this toxic forum?

#171 Bench attire, not on court as there are rules for on-court. Off court is "anything goes". Want PL to be looked upon as a professional well run, lots of talent League then perhaps BSA and the clubs need to get those on the bench to actually look like they are not mowing the lawn on a Sunday morning.

No wonder interstate comps give South Australians so much crap!

The rankings above mention Mt Gambiers depth but I could say the same thing about Forestville's depth. Any foul trouble or injuries and they quickly come back to the pack.

I think it is open between the top three listed. I can’t see Mt Gambier missing GF. The road trip for finals is a big hurdle for clubs who have basically no experience in travelling. My view is Mt Gambier v Forestville/North. If Forestville make it do the Pioneers sell supporters gear in Adelaide !!!

As much as it would be great to have Mt Gambier in the final it would be a shame after the past two years having 3000 supporters there that it would probably halve for a Mt G final.

No one giving Southern much chance? Have beaten North and Mount Gambier from memory.

There would be busloads of Mt. Gambians heading does so the crowd would increase I reckon.

Cheaper hiring a bus and coming to Adelaide than a ticket locally.

Actually, where will the Grand Final be held this year????

Southern have lost Drmic and seemed to have stagnated. My Gambier and North starting to build as basically new teams are beginning to work better together

I would say that Janx would care about players he personally endorsed leaving after a year in their respective programs. I like the idea of what he does but don't bang on about these guys being the "Sturt ants pants" when they aren't.

The next kid he backs would want to be 110% solid in their commitment and decision.

It'd barely even be a blimp on his radar.

Can't all be rainbows and lollipops. Great if they do well but questions should be asked why some failed so hard. Don't come with that bullshit, oh his team made the tournament and he's getting a Stanford degree. That's a cop out. They went there to play. As most kids they normally sit as freshmen like a Jack White etc. But is it just ego to send them to the biggest school that are interested. Carter would have been better off going to a good div 2 school or a lower div 1 program. His main advantage here has always been his size and bulk, suddenly he's going against guys just as big and more athletic. Not saying it was all Jantkes doing but if he was advised to go there as number 1 option then questions should be asked. Don't spout off about all the div 1 kids like you're the Australian basketball pipeline, try and focus on the end result. I like Jantke, but really think his ego gets in the way sometime.

Just more smoke and mirrors like the rest of the Sturt "pipeline pathway"! If you are a gullible Sabre parent you will be taken back at how good your kid can be and how far they can go if you play for the good old double blues.

Sturt kids walk around at U12 - 18's like they are the next big thing because they and their parents buy in to the self hyped bullshit that is apart of this club.

Such a disappointment to be in position to get a div 1 college scholarship, what failures they are

"Sturt kids walk around at U12 - 18's like they are the next big thing because they and their parents buy in to the self hyped bullshit that is apart of this club." yea it is terrible. These poor victims, they must be as devasted. Lives and souls will be crushed.

Who cares about a div 1 scholarship if you give it away a year later dickhead!

And so it continues. Most clubs do a poor job of developing players. Don't hate Sturt because they strive to give their players the best chance to be the best version of themselves.
It's not perfect but at least they try. They are serious about player and coach development. Again, it’s not perfect, but they try.
It’s not for everyone. Lots of players leave because they just aren’t that serious about getting better or they think they are better than what they are. Go play somewhere else, call yourself a Div and be happy.
They don’t give a crap about what other clubs are doing because that’s not their focus.
Oh wait, it’s cyclical though right? Just a fluke or a just a good age group? Or they just recruit?
Goodness. This has been going on for a very long time now. Keep believing they are the enemy and you are hard done by.
They love it.
Basketball is a expensive sport. Ask yourself what your club provides you for your money?
Do their coaches take it seriously? Is their competition for spots? Is their a history of producing good quality basketball players year on year?
If it’s too hard to work hard, fight for your spot, then go play somewhere else.
Why would you give your money away as a parent to some of these clubs that employ people who have no idea about running a basketball program?
Some clubs have imports doing these jobs.
Some clubs have committees pick coaches and players. Committees who change every few years. Committees who have parents with self interest picking who their next coach will be.
It’s comical and until any of that changes the results will be the same year on year.

Wow, you are a little bit cross petal! Do you need a hug or just your blankey? Btw, where did you snatch Sigmund from?

218 - what is your definition of failure? Getting a scholarship at one of those schools is hardly failing.

I'm sure the players and their families were involved in decision making. Not like Jantke would have forced any of them to make the choices they did.

You are stating the obvious when you say the higher the college the harder minutes are to come by. Are you suggesting the players/families were somehow deceived? Some people aim big fully aware of the risk whereas some are more conservative.

I don’t know what advice Jantke gave White but I don’t think it is his role to tell him not to go to Stanford.

And I’m sure you concede that Jantke can’t control what a college promises versus what it delivers. He also can’t control variables such as the recruiting class a particular college assembles after an Australian has spent a year or two at the college.

The success/failure that you refer to sums up what is well known about the pitfalls of NCAA basketball. Applies to all not just SA athletes Jantke has assisted.

Fact he has been involved with quite a few who have been successful in obtaining hard to come by scholarships says a lot about him and the talent coming through SA.

Lastly, those referring to hyping/overhyping clearly haven’t had much experience in the USA high school to USA college pathway. You don’t gain the interest of USA colleges without focusing on a players best attributes. Not his job to be balanced. No one has ever missed a shot in a highlights video.

Have you thought about talking to a professional Sigmund, if that is your real name.
Have you considered you may be in a cult? These incoherent ramblings suggest you are in a bit of denial. Did your mother not breastfeed you?
These things normally don't end well, Waco, Jamestown. Don't drink the cool aid big guy, things will get better. An alien spaceship may not take you to Xanadu, it's ok.

Where's Sigmund gone?

He truly is the messiah! Can't do a thing wrong, does sound a little bit culty.

Isn't this a thread about premier league?

It was...

North showed they're a real chance on the weekend. Some people have been sleeping on them.

Gee whiz

Yep Forestville should be in NBL1 they are so good. It's beneath them to have to play in the PL

Imagine saying you owned a team because you won by 15 after being down what, 25 at the end of the first the last time you played them

15 is not owning. Losing by 25 after a quarter is owning.

Winning by 15 with three of their starters either injured or not playing on a team with zero bench depth is not owning

Though 15 would be their second biggest win of the year so guess I'd celebrate too. Couldn’t beat Sturt or South by that much, but you sure owned Forestville!

Who cares if they owned them or not. They are winning at the right of the year. Most players are carrying some type of injury now and it is mental toughness to play through that. They all played big minutes for Forestville so it wasn't as if they had major problems

Problem is they have no bench strength.

Just accept you lost. I think there are 9 clubs that would be loving the thought of Karma revisiting the Eagles just as in last years GF when they list the unlovable GF!

After quarter time when Eagles played that amazing box and 1 defence on McVeigh North just did what they had to do. Eagles never threatened and when they put any pressure on McVeigh easily lost Harris and scored. The final margin may have been 15 but that is not a true indication of the ease at which North dealt with them.

McVeigh didn't need to mouth off as he was well above the standard of the opposition.

About time he is

Worry about your own club making the finals, not hoping another team will beat a team you've probably been smashed by twice

Can someone explain the above post

If Harris was defending McVeigh they should have won by 50

What does listing an unlovable final mean?

They played an under 12 style box and 1 for 3 quarters. McVeigh just moved around so the rest of the squad could score whenever they wanted too. It was kinda boring to watch

"Under 12 style box and one" - your junior coaches run a box and one? Interesting.

Damn some of you North supporters are coming up with some gems today! Truly amazing imaginations.

How about Centrals Reserves beating Mavs

Is Riewer playing reserves these days?

They were missing Jimma (who has been playing Reserves) and the second import.

What's wrong with Jones?

Left for another gig in South America.

Toronto Raptors ran an under 12 style box and one in game 2 of the nba finals.

Classic Rockets fans with their insightful comments.

Pretty shitty of Jones, assume he was under contract but that wouldn't be worth much. Centrals in big trouble now.

Going back to Jones was it mutual. And what effect does that contract have, surely a clearance can't be given or is it not really recognised in dodgy leagues, but if he were to go to Europe later would he be screwed? Would be on peanuts here so if he got a good gig could probably pay it out. Can't think of when an import has up and left for another job mid season.

Decorey Jones left towards the end of 2017 and missed Tigers finals campaign.

And how did that work out for the Raptors in Game 2. Same result.
Left yourself vulnerable on the O boards and got punished for it.
Like De Witts game. Fville gonna struggle if no Majok. 40 point turnaround from the first meeting n North on a 7 game winning streak. Gonna be a crazy Finals series

Eagles struggle more when Majok players hero ball

"And how did that work out for the Raptors in Game 2"

I figured that would be your comeback: the Raptors outscored GS by 10 or so in the stretch they ran it. So it worked well, and it's pretty clear that you didn't watch either of these games or just have no clue.

But more to the point, it's hardly an U12 tactic if it's occasionally utilized at national championships, state leagues, NBA etc.

the Raptors outscored GS by 10 or so in the stretch they ran it.

Eagles ran it for 3/4's and still lost. Didn't really work that well for you did it?

The fact North were better (credit to them) doesn't discredit the strategy.

You being a moron is only indirectly related to the effectiveness of the strategy in this instance.

You went to a strategy that saw you score 1 more point over 3 quarters with the opposition never having to get out of 2nd gear. McVeigh just taking Harris to the opposite side of the floor so players such as Starling could just waltz through the key and score whenever they felt like it. Well done brilliant.

So what you're saying is by outscoring North, Eagles outplayed them with an U12 tactic. Cool. Got it. Thanks for clarifying.

McVeigh wasn't happy about playing dummy offense, despite the result by the way. So much that he tried to get some touches but teammates wouldn't give him the ball when open and was pretty vocal in expressing his displeasure with Starling in particular it seemed.

Perhaps Fville should have used their white picket fence as their team's Defense. It would play D with much more energy and intensity.

Can someone please explain one point. In a Box and 1 isn't your best defender meant to be the "1". If so is Harris the best defender Forestville have got?

I think you are clutching at straws with McVeigh not being happy. Seemed happy enough to me!

Harris is who Andy chose to be the 1, so maybe he is.
Jack is loving it at North. Nice, pathetic attempts to create division where none exists.

Hahaha Harris defend? Doubtful.

Pop, not according to many of the posters in this thread - no. Come to think of it that is probably why they are probably posting to this thread without any real achievements of their own. So according to them - No, you can't

Harris' family loves this forum

Turnage for POTW both rounds??

Tigers unhappiest? Don't see that myself. See a bunch of guys who enjoy playing together.

I would say West, Woodville and Eastern would be the most unhappiest squads out there. South are just too bad and dumb to realise they're unhappy. I reckon Mt Gambier would be laughing, took awhile for them to come together and work out league but along with North are form teams. And have experience in big games. Would be everyone's second favourite team to win it all against Cheatgles.

Nah, Cheatgles here to stay especially since it bugs em.

Because no other team has done anything dirty. Sure hope you're not a Tigers fan!

Stirring the pot? Yes.

Doesn't mean I'm not telling the truth. Just waiting for shit to hit the fan.

Nah, at least they spend money they don't have to buy titles.

Where is the other assistant coach for Southern ? Didn't see him at the last few games.

#498, who are you talking about?

tall dark haired guy

Unfortunately Dean had to sell him to cover costs!

Can you guys shitpost elsewhere?

What clubs would be looking for a new coach for 2020?
West?
South?
Mavs?
Sturt?
Woodville?

I would think this off season would be interesting with the Vacancy sign out the front of most clubs. All of the above had had significant time in the role apart from Petty who by all accounts is struggling.

West won't sack Maclean. Nor Woodville with Whitmore. Others might be in trouble though.

Petty has a 5 year deal

In his own mind maybe.

Wow, some things get flagged over nothing, nothing defamatory there, just opinions and facts. Disappointed if it gets censored.

bahaha check out James Legan's stats

http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=204554779&client=1-3656-44097-512275-26372075

Premier League be tripping with 13th April, 1st June, and 2nd June

Those look like Jordy Wilson's numbers on hoops !!

Typical West letting him drop 100

Anyone doing write ups for this week?

#746218, questions really don't need to be asked but as you brought it up and for the record White and Mudronja are currently chilling in Italy about to play for the Emerging Boomers in the world Uni Games. One will then start his pro career with the 36ers this season and the other will head back to one of the top educational institutions on the planet to continue to get his degree whilst competing in his junior year in the Pac 12. Mic drop...... Crickets.....

Did this bitch actually just type "mic drop"

Stanford may be revered but the US is currently ranked 27th in the world in education....

Secondary or tertiary?

Probably both, Americans are stupid

No weir knot!!!!!!!

Stamford is the 2nd highest ranked University in the world. 1st is Harvard and 4th Oxford. So what US overall ranking is, is irrelevant in relation to the players you are trying to play down their intellect and abilities. Credit where its due. White worked his arse off at school and sacrificed a social
life to commit to studies and training. It paid off and he will have a career outside basketball when he is done with playing. Its full scholarship and a Div 1 University, you cannot deny that is success as far as an Aussie and US college comparatively to those partial lesser ranked colleges. Maybe not as good basketball wise compared to higher tanked sporting universities but if you are looking for both education and ball if you know you are pushing the NBA path option being short then it is a great opportunity. Good on him.

Not saying these players are stupid, Americans are stupid

No-one is really attacking White. Its a great opportunity. Just stating the obvious deficiencies in the US educational system across the board.
Can you site who rated those institutions 1,2 and 4 in the world?

Oxford now 5th behind Cambridge. Rankings found at Centre for World University Rankings located in the UAE.

https://cwur.org/about.php

Can go to a top learning institution but doesn't mean you will come out smart. Look at all the dropouts that went onto becoming super successfull. All it means is the secret handshake might get you a job above others. Same here in SA, go to Saints etc and old boys club look after you. Rather have a smart motivated guy from Tafe than a lazy kid from Stanford who's parents paid their way.

304 what are you talking about. We are
talking about an earned academic and sport scholarship that an Australian would not have received if he wasn't smart and he chose because of its No 2 world ranking and good basketball program. No dodgy deal involved. So your post has no relevance for what we have all been discussing. You are just generalising based on sensationalisation of current news. Not all who go to these schools are of the same mold. Do not use your beef with others to discredit those who have genuinely worked hard and have the talent, its degrading and unecessary.

I'm pretty sure all he has to do is have sufficient grades to attend Stanford on an athletic scholarship, doesn't have to necessarily be brilliant to attend there, just have the required grades.

Take the above back, you do need better grades to attend there, my bad.