The end for Fabian Boeke?

by Grady Clapp on Mar 28, 2009 10:29 AM PDT

Not sure how I missed this, but there was an interesting note from Grippi on Thursday:

Left to take over is one junior (Nik Koprivica) and eight freshmen. Sophomore Fabian Boeke was injured much of the past two years and may not receive medical clearance to continue his WSU career.

Ugh. It's becoming clear that we may need to place Fabian Boeke's name among Rodney Edgerson and Chris Henry - Cougar players that had a lot of potential coming in but whose careers never really got off the ground thanks to chronic injuries.

Edgerson actually ended up playing well enough to make an impact for Kentucky Wesleyan. He ultimately signed a contract with the Vermont Frost Heaves of the Premier Basketball League. Now that's a name you can't make up. [Edit: Actually, I'm pretty sure someone made it up]

Boeke is still a bit of an anomaly - a big man whose game is geared more towards being a perimeter shooter. At 6'10", however, he is understandably hard to defend out there. Could he have made an impact? Certainly. Will he? It's looking very doubtful.

If he stays at WSU, like Grippi says, he will be one of only two upperclassmen next year. This team will be young.

Put your qualms with Nikola Koprivica aside right now - you'll be seeing a lot of #4 next year whether you want to or not.

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by Omerta on Mar 28, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions

Via Wikipedia:

Frost heaving (or frost heave) occurs when soil expands and contracts due to freezing and thawing. This process can damage plant roots through breaking or desiccation, cause cracks in pavement, and damage the foundations of buildings, even below the frost line. Moist, fine-grained soil at certain temperatures is most susceptible to frost heaving.

Now that’s educational.

by J.J. FeKl on Mar 28, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions

It seems like no one cares, but this is absolutely huge. Bump this to

discuss what may occur. Per Cougfan, I see that there are still 2 prospects that haven’t committed, but that we have recruited. A PG who can handle and pass the ball really well, but his shot isn’t too hot, and a 6-7 225lb big guy. Both are being recruited by mid-major. The type of guys I like to see the Cougs steal.
Obviously I would prefer a JC to give us immediate experience. My guess is the staff has an offer out to somebody on a “if he leaves, you’re in” basis.

by ptowncoug3012 on Mar 28, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

Medder, the point guard

Medder made a committment to Tulsa. He wants to “run-and-gun”. In the video I saw he looked pretty slick. I wouldn’t have minded if they picked him up.

I have seen some post that Bennett and staff were at the JC tournament. I would expect another player or two coming if they have room.

by BornCoug on Mar 28, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd like the scholarships spread out a little more

If Enquist is going to play for us, I’d give it to him to keep him on board. One poster on Cougfan who seems to be pretty close to the team got the distinct impression that Charlie would move on without a scholarship. The family’s got two kids in college.

Otherwise, I’d hold onto it for next year. Jordan Mayes, Kyle Collinsworth and Aaron Bright are all kids who could probably help us out from next year’s class (and as of right now we only have Patrick Simon coming in on Nik’s scholly).

by TiltingRight on Mar 29, 2009 12:20 AM PDT reply actions