What’s legal and what is tampering?

[northside100]

Just curious, sorry if this was posted elsewhere.

Given the timing it seems very unlikely that Nojel entered the portal without already knowing where he was going.

Obviously if UM had reached out to him before he entered the portal that’s tampering. Are they allowed to respond or interact if Nojel or his people reach out prior to entering the portal? I.e. Someone from Nojel’s camp calls Juwann or staff and says ‘NE is seriously considering transferring, do you have a scholarship for him?’

Is UM allowed to respond?

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Just curious, sorry if this was posted elsewhere.

Given the timing it seems very unlikely that Nojel entered the portal without already knowing where he was going.

Obviously if UM had reached out to him before he entered the portal that’s tampering. Are they allowed to respond or interact if Nojel or his people reach out prior to entering the portal? I.e. Someone from Nojel’s camp calls Juwann or staff and says ‘NE is seriously considering transferring, do you have a scholarship for him?’

Is UM allowed to respond?

Juwan’s from Chicago. Nojel’s from Evanston...I’m sure they know a lot of the same people.

 

[PurduePete98]

Just curious, sorry if this was posted elsewhere.

Given the timing it seems very unlikely that Nojel entered the portal without already knowing where he was going.

Obviously if UM had reached out to him before he entered the portal that’s tampering. Are they allowed to respond or interact if Nojel or his people reach out prior to entering the portal? I.e. Someone from Nojel’s camp calls Juwann or staff and says ‘NE is seriously considering transferring, do you have a scholarship for him?’

Is UM allowed to respond?

I believe as long as there is no contact between the coach and Nojel or his immediate family, it's technically legal. Often former coaches (AAU or High School) act as the middle man in these situations.

 

[Boiler Buck]

Legal...how Purdue recruits.
Tampering...just the tip of the iceberg on Michigan "recruiting ".

 

[FirstDownB]

The real question is does the NCAA even investigate this stuff?

 

[ChemE Grad]

Who cares, we are a better team now without Nojel and his mental issues

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

The real question is does the NCAA even investigate this stuff?

Maybe if a complaint is filed, somehow?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[02Boilermaker]

I would wager communication was done through back channels & intermediaries; and thus, not against NCAA rules.

However, it's also possible Juwan just hasn't had time to learn the recruiting rulebook yet. After all, a little over 5 months after being hired, he mentioned unsigned recruits by name in a press conference (a rule EVERYBODY knows), and this was his reaction when told he couldn't do that (quote from mlive article):

"Oh, shucks," Howard said, a stunned look on his face. "That's one of the NCAA rules I have to really get to understand. I'm learning throughout this process. That's a part of the college coaching that's different from the NBA coaching. But no excuses. I will learn these rules."

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Michigan can have him. Give me Ingram.

 

[combes]

Michigan may be cheating, but goodness, why would you risk cheating for Eastern?

 

[Boiler8285]

I believe as long as there is no contact between the coach and Nojel or his immediate family, it's technically legal. Often former coaches (AAU or High School) act as the middle man in these situations.

This! NCAA rules are a joke. It is the wild west. AAU coaches are basically agents.

 

[SKYDOG]

Michigan may be cheating, but goodness, why would you risk cheating for Eastern?

I heard or read somewhere that he will be an NBA lottery pick.

 

[mathboy]

I heard or read somewhere that he will be an NBA lottery pick.

No doubt in my mind.... yes sir!

 

[hoosierdog1]

I heard or read somewhere that he will be an NBA lottery pick.

Treed make another post on here? LOL

 

[ChoiceBeef]

I heard or read somewhere that he will be an NBA lottery pick.

I heard the same thing. Someone in his camp said he is intriguing to NBA scouts.

 

[SKYDOG]

I heard the same thing. Someone in his camp said he is intriguing to NBA scouts.

Are you talking about the No Bust Anymore scouts? Lol

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I heard the same thing. Someone in his camp said he is intriguing to NBA scouts.

I heard he’s got size, length, strength, athleticism and lateral quickness.

 

[indyogb]

I heard he’s got size, length, strength, athleticism and lateral quickness.

He's definitely got world class athletic ability. Plus, he's pretty big. His skill set is kind of lacking (specifically, his jump shot), but sometimes that can be developed. He reminds me of the type of guys Auburn, Alabama, and LSU get - "raw athletes". I wish him the best. I hope he drops 30 a game for Michigan while they cruise to an 0-30 record.

 

[JohnHoosierr]

I heard he’s got size, length, strength, athleticism and lateral quickness.

Don't forget he's 6'7, 225 lbs, and can guard the 1-5, sir!

 

[TwinDegrees2]

Don't forget he's 6'7, 225 lbs, and can guard the 1-5, sir!

He's proven he can guard just about anyone. I wish the kid all the success in the world.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

He's proven he can guard just about anyone. I wish the kid all the success in the world.

He’s literally a jump shot away from the NBA.

 

[er5reni]

Could be a TE in the NFL, Treed give me a call.