Sim Bhullar (Commit Other)

[EternalLife]

The main question is, why did anyone rep EternalLife in the first place?

I see why you're a card fan.
Tissue?

[MADXSTER]

Sure do know alot bout UC. Troll alert.

[BBC 08]

I see why you're a card fan.
Tissue?

Yes please. Do you have one? All of mine are being used to stuff my bra.

[EternalLife]

Sure do know alot bout UC. Troll alert.

Sure do try to start a lot of arguments Troll alert.



I know about UC? Funny, it's like they're from the same town or something!!!!
Jackass.

[American X]

Jackass.

Sit the weekend out, sport.

[SixFig]

Sit the weekend out, sport.

I guess this is what happens when you try to get Eternal Life

http://images.wikia.com/indianajones/images/5/52/Donovan_death.jpg

He chose...poorly

[X-band '01]

"It certainly is the cup of the King of Kings"

Oops.

[bobbiemcgee]

Sit the weekend out, sport.



Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord,: and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. ...
:)

[SixFig]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4773/60598269.jpg

[waggy]

Great stuff Six. Sorry, all outta reps.

[HuskyMuskie]

Dear those of you who repped EternalLife,

Get a clue.

Love,
The Xavier Community

[GreatWhiteNorth]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4773/60598269.jpg
That is a good image of him. Looks good.

[bobbiemcgee]

We have the largest interior post player in the WORLD!:D
:logo:

[PMI]

They had more viable threats on offense and better perimeter shooting than we did this year. That comparison just doesn't work. You put Tu on Butler he takes far fewer shots.
As for why I don't think Lyons can do what Mack did, one of them is a big time play maker the other doesn't seem like he has that quality. Also Mack has a better shot.





I know he can produce, I just think that comparison sucks.


Different coach, different team, the past is irrelevant.





Except with the departure of Jordan Crawford where we slipped quite a bit. That Marquette team we lost to wasn't very good. We should be higher up on the food chain than that.
Also the losses to Charlotte and UC were embarrassing.
I can think of a worse shoot out loss when they played Cronin's first team but that shouldn't be the standard to say we don't do bad unless we lose to a team that's an absolute atrocity in every aspect of the game.

I think everyone was dissapointed with the one and done post season, it's great that we win conference titles but we used to be a danger for a most teams to play.

It's clear that you really have no idea what you're talking about. Used to be a danger? We lost in the first round for the first time in five fucking years! It happens to everyone. And Lyons hasn't had to take on the same role as Shelvin Mack, and has two years left. You have no clue how he might do in the same role in the future. You should do more reading than posting.

[X-man]

Thank you, mods.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Thank you, mods.
Same here.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uQAqNHH-w&feature=youtu.be

[Muskie]

"It certainly is the cup of the King of Kings"

Oops.

Shouldn't you be looking for the Cup of a Carpenter?

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Never knew there was a "hoopsindia"

http://www.hoopsindia.com/2011/05/spotlight-sim-bhullar-a-modern-day-musketeer/

[Xman95]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uQAqNHH-w&feature=youtu.be


Shouldn't you be looking for the Cup of a Carpenter?

I'm thrilled that there are apparently two other Indiana Jones fans on this board! My wife wants to shoot me because I watch those movies so much.

[SixFig]

I'm thrilled that there are apparently two other Indiana Jones fans on this board! My wife wants to shoot me because I watch those movies so much.

What? No credit for the guy who made the EternalLife-Last Crusade connection in the first place?

Man...no respect I tell ya.

[Jerz2487]

This is an interesting sign if you ask me. I think it's nice to add some more size at the 5 position, but I'm concerned this kid may fall into the same boat Frease did. Kenny was supposed to be this big thing for us and basically has been a bust for the most of his 3 years so far. From the videos I've seen so far at least Bhullar actually dunks the ball and doesn't pump fake six time and then miss easy lay-ups. Does anyone have any extra information on this kid??

[A10fan]

No new info but I have a pretty good handle on you now. Nice first post!

[xu95]

This is an interesting sign if you ask me. I think it's nice to add some more size at the 5 position, but I'm concerned this kid may fall into the same boat Frease did. Kenny was supposed to be this big thing for us and basically has been a bust for the most of his 3 years so far. From the videos I've seen so far at least Bhullar actually dunks the ball and doesn't pump fake six time and then miss easy lay-ups. Does anyone have any extra information on this kid??

I would not consider any part of Kenny Freases junior campaign a bust.

[Tardy Turtle]

This is an interesting sign if you ask me. I think it's nice to add some more size at the 5 position, but I'm concerned this kid may fall into the same boat Frease did. Kenny was supposed to be this big thing for us and basically has been a bust for the most of his 3 years so far. From the videos I've seen so far at least Bhullar actually dunks the ball and doesn't pump fake six time and then miss easy lay-ups. Does anyone have any extra information on this kid??

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sim+bhullar

Your future here is very bright.

[Mark 3 Pointer]

This is an interesting sign if you ask me. I think it's nice to add some more size at the 5 position, but I'm concerned this kid may fall into the same boat Frease did. Kenny was supposed to be this big thing for us and basically has been a bust for the most of his 3 years so far. From the videos I've seen so far at least Bhullar actually dunks the ball and doesn't pump fake six time and then miss easy lay-ups. Does anyone have any extra information on this kid??

Would you consider Jason Love a bust? Love's first three seasons vs. Kenny's first three season. Kenny is better in almost every statistical category. Big men take years to develop. Kenny with a solid off season will average 14 and 8 next season and play pro basketball in the NBA or Europe... I don't consider that much of a bust.

Jason Love
SEASON MIN PTS REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF FG% FT% 3P% PPS
2006-2007 4.0 1.1 1.1 .1 .3 .40 .1 .3 .9 .727 .286 .000 1.82
2007-2008 18.0 6.0 5.5 .5 1.0 .47 .2 .8 2.5 .562 .604 .000 1.61
2008-2009 21.7 6.7 5.9 .5 1.3 .38 .4 1.2 2.1 .539 .790 .000 1.67

Kenny Frease
SEASON MIN PTS REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF FG% FT% 3P% PPS
2008-2009 14.6 5.4 3.7 .8 1.7 .44 .3 1.3 2.3 .460 .484 .286 1.23
2009-2010 16.3 5.1 4.3 .7 1.1 .63 .4 .6 2.0 .507 .520 .000 1.19
2010-2011 28.5 11.7 7.1 1.2 1.3 .88 .3 .8 2.2 .549 .702 .000 1.30

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sim+bhullar

Your future here is very bright.

That is hilarious.


This is an interesting sign if you ask me. I think it's nice to add some more size at the 5 position, but I'm concerned this kid may fall into the same boat Frease did. Kenny was supposed to be this big thing for us and basically has been a bust for the most of his 3 years so far. From the videos I've seen so far at least Bhullar actually dunks the ball and doesn't pump fake six time and then miss easy lay-ups. Does anyone have any extra information on this kid??

Every question you can possibly think of has probably already been answered in this thread.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

JasonScheer Jason Scheer
Sim Bhullar may be 7-5, but can really move. Extremely impressed

JoelFranESPN Joel Francisco
Sim Bhullar's improvement at both ends has been remarkable. Xavier Rathan-Mayers and Anthony Bennett have impressed

FrankieBur Frank Burlison
EYBL: 7-5 Sim Bhullar ...wow!

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
Ooooo boyyyy...Andrew Wiggins to Sim Bhullar for the nasssstttyy alley CRAM!! @Northpolehoops

courtcred Court Cred
7'4 Sim Bhullar doesn't get enogh credit. Good hands, soft touch, knows its his paint to protect, and he's very coachable

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
To recap CIA BOUNCE game, Jarryn Skeete had 5pts, 4ast, Sim Bhullar with 12pts,8rbs,4blks, Anthony Bennett with 13 (3-3 3P) @Northpolehoops

JoshGershon Josh Gershon
Sim Bhullar is leading the way for CIA. The big kid has been an automatic 2 points once he gets the ball in the post.

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
Canadian, 7'5 Centre Sim Bhullar @SimBhullar2 shows something new every time out. What will be in his bag of tricks this time? #EYBL #NPH

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

JoshGershon Josh Gershon
Kyle Anderson is absolutely determined to make a jumper over Sim Bhullar. Hasn't exactly worked out for him so far.

JoelFranESPN Joel Francisco
Sim Bhullar's size is causing major issues for Kyle Anderson

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sim bhullar with the MONSTER JAM that literally tipped over the net...wow! That could have been dangerous!! Unbelievable

JoshGershon Josh Gershon
Nevelle Fincher just made the questionable decision to challenge a Sim Bhullar dunk. Bhullar almost brought down the backboard.

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
Off a nice pass from sim Bhullar, Anthony Bennett drops the hammer!!!! 16-13 10 mins left first half @Northpolehoops

@Tsbiet: Good energy to start off from @BounceTTCAAU 7'5 Sim Bhullar very active on the glass #NPH

roger_townsend Roger Townsend
After Sim Bhullar dunks the ball on the first play of the game, playtz coach calls a quick timeout only 53 seconds in the game

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

GlobalHoop Dev Ryan
Cia bounce defeats the playaz 59-48. Pure dominance by sim bhullar.

[Steve A]

I don't think you need to double post the tweets about Sim. One of the other should suffice. Thanks for posting them, though.

[Vcudain]

Big sim has 26&12 in last ebyl game in la- he dominated all weekend- b in an x uni next yr

[Vcudain]

Dominated in la all weekend @ eybl- in an x uni next yr

[Strange Brew]

Dominated in la all weekend @ eybl- in an x uni next yr

When is NSD?

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

I don't think you need to double post the tweets about Sim. One of the other should suffice. Thanks for posting them, though.

Ya I wasn't going to originally but then I figured I might as well for the people who don't check the recruiting threads.

Regardless, he's really improving rapidly

[Vcudain]

Check out five star basketball.com-- play of the day--big sim almost tearing entire basket down in l.a.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Check out five star basketball.com-- play of the day--big sim almost tearing entire basket down in l.a.
There is NO WAY any one can stop that monstrous slam dunk. Sim is going to score every time he catches the ball within 5' from the basket.

[bobbiemcgee]

Sim same size 22 shoe as Shaq:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWWCDcFhLQo

[smileyy]

There is NO WAY any one can stop that monstrous slam dunk. Sim is going to score every time he catches the ball within 5' from the basket.

video link: http://www.fivestarbasketball.com/videos/05-31-2011-play-of-the-day-sim-bhullar-1

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Sim Bhullar | 2012 | 7'5 | C | CIA BOUNCE | Huntington Prep
This 7'5 monstrousity was solid all week yet again. Bhullar has great hands, making all the tough catches and is a very good passer, usually creating opportunities for monster jams, courtesy of the beast, Anthony Bennett. Speaking of dunks, big Sim has built a repuation for going right through defenders with force, as if they are not present. In LA, he almost tore down the rim while creat a poster against Boo Williams. There are still several skills that he possesses that have not been displayed during EYBL, and he will need to receive more touches inside in order for him to operate. Once he learns to establish his interior game via hook shots and short jumpers, he will literally become unstoppable. At this point, he is still timid in terms of demanding the ball but needs to become more assertive. Bhullar is a great kid off the court as well, quiet and can be considered our typical "friendly giant." As long as throws a mean streak on the hardwood, he will be dominant for years to come; the big man continues to impress.

http://northpolehoops.com/?action=article&pageid=37f0e884fbad9667e38940169d0a3c95

[smileyy]

In LA, he almost tore down the rim while creat a poster against Boo Williams.

It was a nice dunk and all, but hardly a posterization. If he had helped from the other side, that might fit that criteria

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

It was a nice dunk and all, but hardly a posterization. If he had helped from the other side, that might fit that criteria

What's great about that is the guy fouled the S*&^ out of him and he still finished strong. Then the little stare down

[smileyy]

What's great about that is the guy fouled the S*&^ out of him and he still finished strong. Then the little stare down

Yeah -- even in the NBA, I hate that play by the defense. Most of the time, it ends in an and-1.

[PMI]

It's so exciting to hear he's doing well. Every time I see videos of him I just can't get over the fact that we're getting a 7'5" guy. That is so freakishly huge. Where the hell does that guy shop? I don't think places like Casual Male XL would even carry clothes his size. Why do I feel dirty for just having written Casual Male XL?

But I digress. Sim Bhullar is going to be a beast. There are still a couple fans on Rivals who aren't happy with giving him a scholarship and I think they're nuts. The kid has a great attitude and once he gets a little meaner and more comfortable on the court, sheds a few more pounds, and learns our system, he's going to be an unstoppable force in college basketball.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

It's so exciting to hear he's doing well. Every time I see videos of him I just can't get over the fact that we're getting a 7'5" guy. That is so freakishly huge. Where the hell does that guy shop? I don't think places like Casual Male XL would even carry clothes his size. Why do I feel dirty for just having written Casual Male XL?

But I digress. Sim Bhullar is going to be a beast. There are still a couple fans on Rivals who aren't happy with giving him a scholarship and I think they're nuts. The kid has a great attitude and once he gets a little meaner and more comfortable on the court, sheds a few more pounds, and learns our system, he's going to be an unstoppable force in college basketball.
Sim's clothes and everything else have to be custom-made. Imagine the size of his bed, and can he fit into a seat on an airplane or a bus?

[jhelmes37]

I know there are a lot of nay-sayers out there about Sim, which I can understand. He is still a project - but watching some of the videos now compared with the videos from 6 months ago is astounding.

If he works hard and becomes more agile, we may have an absolute freaking monster on our hands. Seriously. He would be absolutely unstoppable. Think about it. 7'5" vs. 6'10". That would be like Kenny Frease playing against a 6'5" dude in the post. Holy shit. This really may be one unbelievable pickup.

Trying to guard him would be like throwing rice at King Kong.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

I know there are a lot of nay-sayers out there about Sim, which I can understand. He is still a project - but watching some of the videos now compared with the videos from 6 months ago is astounding.

If he works hard and becomes more agile, we may have an absolute freaking monster on our hands. Seriously. He would be absolutely unstoppable. Think about it. 7'5" vs. 6'10". That would be like Kenny Frease playing against a 6'5" dude in the post. Holy shit. This really may be one unbelievable pickup.

Trying to guard him would be like throwing rice at King Kong.

Solid quote. Agree with everything you said. The improvement has been phenomenal. Imagine what a year of redshirting would do? What's scary, is that he is just scratching the surface.

This is what I meant when I confronted Muskiepimp23 earlier about his comments of writing off a 16 year old prospect as "a big stiff" and a "waste of a scholarship"

[smileyy]

Well, I'm bullish (Bhullish?) on Sim, too, but its not like height is a factor that makes you completely unstoppable. On the dunk, you can see that the much smaller defender hand his had at the same level as Sim's (and probably fouled him). So head-to-head in the air, guys will be playing at the same height as him. Of course, the opposing player can't stay in the air forever, and Sim will still be up there, so that's a plus.

But yeah, there are moves that he has or could develop that could make him very hard to stop, like that dropstep-and-dunk, or a spin-and-bank-off-the-glass.

[bobbiemcgee]

Yeah, but won't he be catching the ball @ 9'6"? Should be badminton for him.:eek:

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Don't laugh......Sim might be our ticket to The Final Four.

[PMI]

I really think the only major concern with Sim is potential injuries with his size. I'm no longer worried about conditioning because I've seen how far he's already come and I've seen more players than I can count leave Xavier's program in much better condition than they came in. I'm not that worried about pace of play or any of that because Sim is only going to be on the floor if he's worth having on the floor, which I think he is. If Xavier needs to play faster they will have the lineups to do that too. My only real concern is health. If he can stay healthy, he will become a beast at some point for us.

[pizza delivery]

It would be awesome to get him and Kenny on the floor together next year, just swatting everything.

[SixFig]

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9963/77047107.png

I should ask Sim for royalties for using my beautiful photoshop masterpiece.

Or at least a follow on Twitter...

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9963/77047107.png

I should ask Sim for royalties for using my beautiful photoshop masterpiece.

Or at least a follow on Twitter...

That is hilarious. We should start a photoshop thread to put everything in we've made (along with everyone else's) so that all our work is in one place

[OSUMuskie]

This is great, but kinda sobering too when you think about it. Any time you think these kids don't know what's being said on these message boards for the most part, think again before you post something about them. That being said, well done SixFig!

[More Cowbell]

Sim named to Canadian men’s national basketball team:

http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports/article/1031099--named-to-canadian-junior-team

http://www.thestar.com/sports/highschool/article/1012891--7-foot-4-teen-has-nba-dreams

[BBC 08]

Not sure how many of you are Basketball Jones fans but JE Skeets from TBJ was at the ACC and this is what he says about Sim when I asked him about how he played(he sent me a DM on twitter):

He looked, um, huge. But he's got nice hands and a soft touch around the rim.

Seems like stuff we already know but always nice to get a NBA guy's take on Sim.

[Benxman]

It would be awesome to get him and Kenny on the floor together next year, just swatting everything.

Yes, it would be, but it won't happen. Kenny graduates this coming year, spring 2012, and Sim doesn't come into X until the fall semester of 2012/13. Nice try, though. :)

GO MUSKIES!

:logo:

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Sim Bhullar’s 7-foot, 4-inch frame folds awkwardly into a seat at the Air Canada Centre.

His size 22s barely fit beneath him. His knees jut out into headspace of the adjacent row. Bhullar’s 340 pounds are as uncomfortable as they have ever been.

But the baby-faced giant is growing used to his enormous stature, and the massive expectations they produce. And if you ask him, the 18-year-old will tell you he fully expects to reach those heights.

“I want to make it to the NBA,” he says, looking over the wooden Raptor floor, pondering a day when maybe, just maybe, he’ll dunk a ball and thousands of Toronto fans will roar with him.

“I want to play here for my family and my friends, and everything,” he says.

Bhullar’s already as close to here as an 18-year-old from where Islington Ave. meets Albion Rd. can be.

On Tuesday he joined Canada’s top high school basketball players at the All-Canada Classic.

Among the prospects joining Bhullar on the ACC floor were Mississauga’s Naz Long and Brampton’s Anthony Bennett — teammates at Findlay College Prep in Nevada. (It’s the same school that NBA-bound Tristan Thompson, of Brampton, went to).

Long and Bennett’s West squad — along with Bhullar — were getting schooled 78-49 in a defenceless first half, highlighted by a would-be-dunk air ball by Bennett as time ticked down at the half.

In the end, the West topped the East 132 to 111, in a high-scoring, fast-paced, zero-defence tilt that lived up to its All-Star game billing.

Ottawa’s Negus Webster-Chan, who finished with 25 points for the West, was named game MVP.

On the women’s side, Toronto’s Lindsay Shotbolt led the East team to a 51-42 win over the West. The 16-year-old forward from Bill Crothers Academy finished with 18 points, and was awarded game MVP by special guests DeMar DeRozan and Sonny Weems.

Bhullar finished with six points in the game, with his family sitting courtside. His mother, Varinder (5-foot-10) and father Avtar (6-foot-4) fed him a lot of Indian food when he was growing up, he said.

In the third quarter, he blocked power forward Steven Jankoic without even jumping.

It’s only been a few years since he realized his potential in basketball. He started playing basketball competitively in Grade 8, and went south to a prep school near Pittsburgh in Grade 10.

In November, Bhullar transferred to Huntington Prep in West Virginia (where Webster-Chan also plays). Since then, under the guidance of head coach Rob Fulford, he’s dropped 40 pounds.

“He’s come a long way in a short period of time,” Fulford said, at the ACC watching Bhullar play. “He still has some work to do, lateral foot speed, things like that. But those are things that will come with time and hard work for him.”

Bhullar recently committed to an NCAA Division 1 scholarship with Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He knows he has a long to way to be a top player in the NCAA, let alone the making the NBA, but says he’s committed to getting there.

He takes a great deal of pride in his South Asian heritage: he hopes do the same thing for basketball in India that Yao Ming did for China.

“If I make the NBA, basically a whole country is going to know that an Indian player made the NBA,” said Bhullar, whose parents moved to Canada 22 years ago.

He’ll be pushed every enormous step of the way by his 16-year-old brother Tanveer — 7-feet-2, size 19 shoes — who is taking his place at Huntington Prep next season. Yes, there’s another one.

Asked which Bhullar was more dominant on the court, Tanveer replied: “Right now he is — because he’s longer and bigger.

“But soon it’s going to be me.”

http://www.thestar.com/sports/highschool/article/1012891--7-foot-4-teen-has-nba-dreams

[XUFan09]

Yes, it would be, but it won't happen. Kenny graduates this coming year, spring 2012, and Sim doesn't come into X until the fall semester of 2012/13. Nice try, though. :)

GO MUSKIES!

:logo:

Ben, it's still a possibility (however small) that Sim reclassifies to 2011 and comes to Xavier for a redshirt year. The coaching staff is still pursuing some one-year players, but if none of them pan out, there's an open scholarship for the season.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Had 16/8 vs Australia today

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Had 16/8 vs Australia today
SIM led the way both offensively and defensively, scoring 16 points, grabbing 8 rebounds and blocking a game-high 6 shots.

http://www.basketball.ca/en/hm/inside.php?sid=1&id=5122

[nkymuskie]

SIM led the way both offensively and defensively, scoring 16 points, grabbing 8 rebounds and blocking a game-high 6 shots.

http://www.basketball.ca/en/hm/inside.php?sid=1&id=5122

He is a beast

[xufan02]

Nice interview with Sim about playing NBA pick Jonas Valanciunas.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/fibaEven/FIBAu19WorlMen/p/newsid/47528/arti.html

[XUFan09]

Nice interview with Sim about playing NBA pick Jonas Valanciunas.

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/fibaEven/FIBAu19WorlMen/p/newsid/47528/arti.html

He looks a lot skinnier in that picture.

[MarvAlbert]

"...He gets me the ball a lot and just knows where I am at all the time..."

If I was the coach and that point guard didn't know where Bhullar was at at all times, he'd be wearing the Horace Grant goggles all game long.

[MADXSTER]

Kinda hard not to know where a moving Redwood is on a basketball court.

just sayin

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Sim had 24/14 vs Korea

Also had 2 steals

Korea's tallest player was 6'8

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
With 7'5 Sim Bhullar, it's all about Stamina. He can be extremely effective primarily in the half court set, when remianing agressive #NPH

[xu15]

Sim had 24/14 vs Korea

Also had 2 steals

Korea's tallest player was 6'8

Tsbiet Tariq Sbiet
With 7'5 Sim Bhullar, it's all about Stamina. He can be extremely effective primarily in the half court set, when remianing agressive #NPH

Sounds like he is progressing nicely. If he keeps getting in better shape he could be a very special player.

[xufan02]

Here is the official boxscore with a video recap of the game.

[http://latvia2011.fiba.com//pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/1/grid/C/nid/0/rid/8002/sid/5194/game.html

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

#10 for Korea is 6'7

http://latvia2011.fiba.com/images/web/Events/11/FU19M/photo/daybyday/0630/kor-can/can/_400/Small_CAN_7_1_.jpg

http://latvia2011.fiba.com/images/web/Events/11/FU19M/photo/daybyday/0630/kor-can/can/_400/Small_CAN_11_1_.jpg

http://latvia2011.fiba.com/images/web/Events/11/FU19M/photo/daybyday/0630/kor-can/can/_400/Small_CAN_12_1_.jpg

[GreatWhiteNorth]

SIM looked fairly slim. He played 26 min. in the game and the pictures show that he jumped about 12" off the floor to make his shots; not bad.

[KC4X]

I made some Saag Paneer and Chicken Curry in honor of Sim the other night. Well, that and my boys love Indian food. I wonder if he's been to Ambar on any of his visits... best Indian food I've ever had. My saag is close to theirs but not quite there yet.

[HuskyMuskie]

Is that a little muscle I'm starting to see on my main man Slim Bhullar?

:D:D:D

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

LIEPAJA, LATVIA-- Sim Bhullar (Toronto, Ont.) poured in 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Dyshawn Pierre (Whitby, Ont.) finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Canadian Junior Men's National Team (JMNT) powered past Korea in their first game at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship.
As this was their first game of the tournament, according to Pierre, coming out getting a win immediately was a big boost mentally for Canada.
"[This win] gave us a lot of confidence," Pierre said. "I know a lot of people were nervous going into the game because it was our first game of the world championships but now we're looking forward to playing Croatia tomorrow."
Bhullar, on the other hand, wasn't too nervous and enjoyed the pressure-packed atmosphere.
"I'm used to [playing under pressure]," Bhullar said. "I know what to do and I'll go out there and try to do my best. I'm not really intimidated or scared. I just want to go out there and play."
Pierre and Bhullar were both very efficient from the floor, shooting a combined 53% from the field, leading a balanced Canadian attack that saw two others reach double digits in Julian Clarke (Toronto, Ont.) who had 17 and Justin Shaver (Ottawa, Ont.) who added 13, including 11 rebounds. Another pairing that finished with 9 points each were Kevin Pangos (Holland Landing, Ont.) and Junior Lomomba (Montreal, Que.).
Seonggon Moon and Seounghyun Lee led Korea with 23 and 25 points respectively.
Coming into the match, it was clear that Canada (1-0) had a size advantage over Korea (0-1), a team that does not have a single player over 6-foot-8, and it capitalized on this by getting the ball inside often resulting in a 70-34 points-in-the-paint advantage.
The only way Korea slowed down Canada's presence inside was by fouling, a strategy that ended up putting the Koreans in the penalty very early in every quarter and was a key contributor to the 37 free throws that Canada attempted. In comparison, Korea only attempted six free throws, but shot 56% from the field, which allowed them to stay within six points at the end of the first three quarters.
However, in the fourth, Canada took control of the game, going on an 11-0 run with a little over seven minutes to play in the frame pumping the lead to 98-83. This cushion would prove to be more than enough as Canada would go largely uncontested for the remaining four minutes of the game.
The win moves Canada into a tie for first place of Group C with Croatia (1-0) after they defeated Lithuania (0-1) 88-75.

http://northpolehoops.com/index.php?action=article&pageid=c361bc7b2c033a83d663b8d9fb4be56e

Here is the boxscore XuFan linked earlier. Fiba fixed their mistake. There are some Sim highlights including a putback dunk http://latvia2011.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/1/grid/C/rid/8002/sid/5194/game.html

[MarvAlbert]

Sim went for 10 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes today in Canada's loss to Croatia.

Box Score (http://latvia2011.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/4/grid/C/rid/8002/sid/5194/game.html)

[smileyy]

Late in the Korea video clip, it pained me to watch Sim put the ball on the floor after getting a post feed. >.<

[muskienick]

I made some Saag Paneer and Chicken Curry in honor of Sim the other night. Well, that and my boys love Indian food. I wonder if he's been to Ambar on any of his visits... best Indian food I've ever had. My saag is close to theirs but not quite there yet.

What!!! You prepared saag paneer and didn't invite grampa over for some (+ a Taj Mahal)? You are out of the will!!!

(Oh, wait a minute! That would be a good thing for you since all that will be left will probably be a stack of bills.)

[Retire33]

Sim went for 10 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes today in Canada's loss to Croatia.

Box Score (http://latvia2011.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/4/grid/C/rid/8002/sid/5194/game.html)

For some reason Webster-Chan didnt play

[xuwin]

Late in the Korea video clip, it pained me to watch Sim put the ball on the floor after getting a post feed. >.<

Putting the ball on the floor should never be an option for a 7'-4" center.

[KC4X]

What!!! You prepared saag paneer and didn't invite grampa over for some (+ a Taj Mahal)? You are out of the will!!!

(Oh, wait a minute! That would be a good thing for you since all that will be left will probably be a stack of bills.)


Oops! Sorry, Dad! I didn't think you'd want it without the Taj Mahal. ;) I'll bring some to you this weekend if you provide the cocktail (bourbon please)! You might need to be in the right frame of mind to appreciate the comparison to Ambar. :o

[MarvAlbert]

It is an U19 game...since he is 17, he's probably not high up the food chain...I'm sure Sim is getting time just based on his height, which in turn is helping his game b/c he's playing kids older than him...I can't wait to see his stat line against the #5 pick

[Dr. W's son]

Starting to get a little respect at #148. Guards: DSR @#20; Canty, Myles Davis and Ray Lee all around #100.

[A10fan]

14 and 7 boards in a loss to the US. Not bad. Might need to work on those FT's. 1/4 ain't gonna cut it.

US vs. Canada Box Score (http://latvia2011.fiba.com//pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/32/grid/F/rid/8447/sid/5194/game.html)

[GreatWhiteNorth]

14 and 7 boards in a loss to the US. Not bad. Might need to work on those FT's. 1/4 ain't gonna cut it.

US vs. Canada Box Score (http://latvia2011.fiba.com//pages/eng/fe/11/fu19m/p/eid/5194/gid/32/grid/F/rid/8447/sid/5194/game.html)
SIM got 15 & 7 vs U.S., best numbers in both categories for Canada. I see that Webster-Chan was still injured and Jankovic did not played much in this and some of the previous games.

[xtremefan13]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/luke_winn/07/07/FIBA.U19.prospects/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t12_a1

disrespect, look at the caption under the picture of Sim

[More Cowbell]

I wouldn't say disrepect, but I would say that Luke Winn is a douche who often does not do great research.

[GoMuskies]

I doubt Luke Winn had anything to do with the caption. The actual article that Winn wrote got Sim's college destination right.

Sim's definitely a project, but I like 7 foot 4+ projects.

[smileyy]

Also says he broke his nose and won't play the rest of the tournament. Unfortunate.

[More Cowbell]

http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2011/07/13/nerlens-noel-hits-a-sweet-spot-at-peach-jam/

In a loss, Sim had a pretty solid game against a top recruit.

[GoMuskies]

http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2011/07/13/nerlens-noel-hits-a-sweet-spot-at-peach-jam/

In a loss, Sim had a pretty solid game against a top recruit.

Well, the top recruit did manage a triple double against him.

[More Cowbell]

Im not saying he dominated, but 12 and 8 is pretty decent.

[BandAid]

13, 10, and 12 for #3 recuit in nation.
12, 8, and ? for Sim

I'll definitely take it.

[xu drew]

A good profile about Sim in the New York Times by Pete Thamel:

Sim could be the next Asian superstar (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/sports/basketball/sim-bhullar-could-be-asias-next-basketball-superstar.html?_r=1&ref=sports)

[SixFig]

A good profile about Sim in the New York Times by Pete Thamel:

Sim could be the next Asian superstar (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/sports/basketball/sim-bhullar-could-be-asias-next-basketball-superstar.html?_r=1&ref=sports)

My Xavier degree in marketing tells me that's pretty good publicity.

[More Cowbell]

While Sim Bhullar, the 7-4, 330-pound center, is moving on to Xavier this fall, his 7-2, 280-pound brother will continue Fulford's ability to have a shot-altering center on the court.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1652339350/Huntington-Prep-loaded-for-11-12-season

Good to know.

[bobbiemcgee]

Wow. July has been busy for X. Why aren't we recruiting this guy? Xavier Rathan-Mayes lol. Time to double the Uniform budget for Sim.

:logo:

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Sounds like Big Sim is tearing up the AAU game right now vs New York

[Fred Garvin 2.0]

Snipe just committed....to Bellevue. Roomates with Billy Milligan.

[More Cowbell]

Highlights from the Peach Jam:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kcg-G3h2CE&feature=player_embedded

He has some decent shots against Nerlens Noel in this clip.

[Pete Delkus]

I'm impressed how they could run the offense through him, as seems to be a very adept passer. His size had "D" collapsing left and right and his hands and touch created great looks for players on the wing and in the corner.

He's light years ahead of the Kenny Georges of the world and a lot closer to the Arvydas Sabonis's.

[SixFig]

What impressed me was he kept the ball high after rebounds, and by virtue of his height and great court vision was able to make great passes to open teammates.

[GoMuskies]

He's light years ahead of the Kenny Georges of the world and a lot closer to the Arvydas Sabonis's.

Holy hell, again with the Kenny George bashing that I don't understand. If Sim turns out to be Kenny George (a version that can play 25-30 minutes a game mind you), I will be thrilled beyond belief.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

He looks to have pretty quick hands for a player of his size and I am impressed with his passing. Looking good!

[nkymuskie]

Man I sure would love to have him come here and redshirt. I'd imagine it would have to be decided in the next 20 days before classes start.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://l.yimg.com/lk/api/res/1.2/2FJlLXTShruqzGwafT570Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW1lZGlhO2g9NDU3O3c9NjEw/http://mit.zenfs.com/190/2011/07/Sim-Bhullar.jpg


Snakes on a plane? Childs play. How about Sim on a Plane?

[SixFig]

http://l.yimg.com/lk/api/res/1.2/2FJlLXTShruqzGwafT570Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW1lZGlhO2g9NDU3O3c9NjEw/http://mit.zenfs.com/190/2011/07/Sim-Bhullar.jpg


Snakes on a plane? Childs play. How about Sim on a Plane?

That would suck. Planes are bad enough as it is for a regular person

[flatspat]

Holy hell, again with the Kenny George bashing that I don't understand. If Sim turns out to be Kenny George (a version that can play 25-30 minutes a game mind you), I will be thrilled beyond belief.

I agree w/you on cut out the Kenny George bashing. He had major health issues including his foot being amputated

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Had 16/11 vs Nerlen Noel's team (Although box score doesn't say Noel played but others say he played) . Video of the big man below. They are in the finals now

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/game/score/1045154/

YucciMane Yu
Sim Bhullar dominating early, Most improved basketball player of the year at any level #ngc

JustinDYoung Justin Young
Brice Johnson blocked Sim Bhullar. Bhullar gets rebound, goes back up and dunks on Johnson. Battle.

[bobbiemcgee]

Brice Johnson blocked Sim Bhullar..

How is this possibe?

[paulxu]

How is this possibe?

http://blogs.news.com.au/images/uploads/funny_human_tallest_man.jpghttp://www.blogcdn.com/shopping.aol.com/articles/media/2010/10/intro-1288123870.jpg

[bobbiemcgee]

Video from Championship game:

#5 had no chance - lol

play by play interesting too.

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/news/article/-4054282813729093449/archie-goodwin-and-usa-midwest-beat-canada-to-win-nike-global-challenge-championship-live-chat-recap/

[More Cowbell]

Evaluations from the tournament:

http://thepaintedarea.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html

http://basketball.realgm.com/article/215121/Individual_Evaluations_Of_The_2011_Nike_Global_Cha llenge

[Emp]

Will Bullar want to wear #12 at X? That will freak out the Thomas/Sato jersey retirement folks.

[Backyard Champ]

Will Bullar want to wear #12 at X? That will freak out the Thomas/Sato jersey retirement folks.

I'm pretty sure Sato wore number 10 at Xavier.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Will Bullar want to wear #12 at X? That will freak out the Thomas/Sato jersey retirement folks.

No, but it might freak out the Lumpkin/Finn jersey retirement folks...and Brad Redford.

[bobbiemcgee]

He'll wear 7'5 for intimidation purposes.


He won't be able to wear any X gear as helicopters may try to land on his back.

[Emp]

woops! gotcha! or gotme.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.endeavorentertainment.com/Inflatables/Big%20Chair%20Photos/Big%20Chair%20Images/big-chair-photo1.gifIs it time for the Sim countdown down yet? Doesn't he have to show up this week or is it next ?

[sixerb]

Sporting news august 15th.... "Xavier is reaching out to Yao Ming's trainer to get tips on keeping such a body in shape."

Bad news: "I think I see myself in the NBA in, honestly, two years." says Bhullar.

[GoMuskies]

Sporting news august 15th.... "Xavier is reaching out to Yao Ming's trainer to get tips on keeping such a body in shape."

Bad news: "I think I see myself in the NBA in, honestly, two years." says Bhullar.

1) Yao was hurt a lot. Try Shaq's trainer perhaps.

2) C'mon Sim. Really? If he's right and I'm wrong, it probably means he is a monster at X in the process, though, so it might actually be good news.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Maybe Mack should talk to Sim's younger brother right now!

[BMoreX]

What about getting that degree?

[ThePowerOfX]

Any campus sightings of Sim yet?

No sightings but he is registered for Manresa from what I've been told

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

No sightings but he is registered for Manresa from what I've been told

Maybe hes already there and has an uncanny ability to blend in with the crowd.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Maybe hes already there and has an uncanny ability to blend in with the crowd.
YOU MUST BE JOKING ! ......blending in.....right!

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Wait is it official that he is enrolled and attending this year? Are you going based on rumors and the open Scholly?

[FIGHTING MUSKETEER]

He might be a very deep, spiritual individual who is capable of going into a deep trance and able to divide his body in half. So if you see two 3'-7.5" little twins playing around with a basketball, dont you dare get funny and be COURT-eous. You dont want to awake the giant. At least, not yet.

[MarvAlbert]

@SimBhullar2 Sim Bhullar
@JeremiahTrey0 3 more days lol

@JeremiahTrey0 Jeremiah Davis III
RT @SimBhullar2: @JeremiahTrey0 3 more days lol<<you in Huntington right now?

@SimBhullar2 Sim Bhullar
@JeremiahTrey0 yeahh got there like last week

[bobbiemcgee]

http://arkansaswings.org/IMG957758.jpg








YOU MUST BE JOKING ! ......blending in.....right!

Sim blending in.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

http://arkansaswings.org/IMG957758.jpg









Sim blending in.

This picture is deceiving. The woman is 3'1"

[SixFig]

Rumor has it Sim is going to help with move-in by picking up student's stuff at the car and depositing it on the 7th floor of Kuhlman without moving his feet.

[nkymuskie]

Rumor has it Sim is going to help with move-in by picking up student's stuff at the car and depositing it on the 7th floor of Kuhlman without moving his feet.

The roof?

[bobbiemcgee]

Rumor has it Sim is going to help with move-in by picking up student's stuff at the car and depositing it on the 7th floor of Kuhlman without moving his feet.

His shoes were so big the cops made him get license plates.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/372290485.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1313725781&Signature=Xq1gnPF9991iYPosP2k6uHgujQo%3D

[paulxu]

What if you are a 5'4" guy from Lima, and they pair you up with Sim at Manresa for the "trust" test.

"OK...stand behind your partner. He's going to fall backwards and trust that you'll catch him."

Also, for about 30 years announcers have called 6'10" guys in the lane Space-eaters, and Aircraft Carriers. What do you call a 7'4" guy?

[JTG]

What if you are a 5'4" guy from Lima, and they pair you up with Sim at Manresa for the "trust" test.

"OK...stand behind your partner. He's going to fall backwards and trust that you'll catch him."

Also, for about 30 years announcers have called 6'10" guys in the lane Space-eaters, and Aircraft Carriers. What do you call a 7'4" guy?

Sir.

[American X]

He might be a very deep, spiritual individual who is capable of going into a deep trance and able to divide his body in half. So if you see two 3'-7.5" little twins playing around with a basketball, dont you dare get funny and be COURT-eous. You dont want to awake the giant. At least, not yet.

Like Station in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey?

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQmN3kII9tcUFw4IRHhplMzZp0MLALbP VrmKaNb-6HAeo_dLpo0

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/41/huge_boobs.jpg

Paulxu's trust partner.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

New X recruit for 2013

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2010/8/2/sultan-ksen-r-standing-at-8-ft-1-in-246-5-cm-poses-with-shortest-man-in-the-world-he-pingping-387427065.jpg

http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000eoWGC2_4W.c/s/600/900/He-Pingping-smallest-man-0007.jpg

[paulxu]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/41/huge_boobs.jpg

Paulxu's trust partner.

Yikes! Please tell me that is photoshopped.
Then again, I certainly wouldn't get hurt falling backwards. (I don't think)

[GreatWhiteNorth]

New X recruit for 2013

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2010/8/2/sultan-ksen-r-standing-at-8-ft-1-in-246-5-cm-poses-with-shortest-man-in-the-world-he-pingping-387427065.jpg

http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000eoWGC2_4W.c/s/600/900/He-Pingping-smallest-man-0007.jpg
That's our new 4-star PG recruit for 2013. He is low to the ground, lightning quick and difficult to guard.

[bobbiemcgee]

First day of class = no Sim?

[nkymuskie]

First day of class = no Sim?

From my buddy who was a Manressa leader Sim was registered for manressa but never showed up. I wouldn't hold my breath that he's on campus or that he is going to be here this school year.

[Masterofreality]

Despite some reports yesterday morning, Sim is not at Xavier, nor will be be there in this semester.

CMack said yesterday that there has been a lot of "mis-information out there".

Cannot comment any further.

[HuskyMuskie]

I want it to be posted here first that if Sim is indeed not going to be here this year, I am calling first claims to the open scholarship at Xavier.

[danaandvictory]

From my buddy who was a Manressa leader Sim was registered for manressa but never showed up. I wouldn't hold my breath that he's on campus or that he is going to be here this school year.

This is exactly what I had heard yesterday.

[ThePowerOfX]

Pretty sure that it has been known along that issues would be hit along the way, it is possible they got worse this week though

[xu drew]

Pretty sure that it has been known along that issues would be hit along the way, it is possible they got worse this week though

Just to be clear....these "issues" aren't of the type that would make him not eventually come to X, right? It's just a matter of whether it is this year or next year?

[94GRAD]

Just to be clear....these "issues" aren't of the type that would make him not eventually come to X, right? It's just a matter of whether it is this year or next year?

He will not be coming this year or ever.

[ThePowerOfX]

Just to be clear....these "issues" aren't of the type that would make him not eventually come to X, right? It's just a matter of whether it is this year or next year?

Honestly, I don't think anyone knows, possibly not even the coaching staff or Sim himself at this point

[XUFan09]

Here's how it went down:

1. Sim mentioned months ago that he and his parents would consider reclassifying to 2011 if the opportunity presented itself in August.

2. It was just mentioned as a possibility. Sim remained a member of the class of 2012.

3. Isaiah Philmore and Andre Walker joined the team, removing the opportunity for Sim.

4. Jalen Reynolds was not going to qualify and decided to prep rather than redshirt. Sim had the opportunity again.

5. Speculation about Sim coming in 2011 was repeated so frequently that speculation became fact for a number of people. It was never a sure thing, because Sim still might decide to stay in 2012 and academic eligibility would be close when moving up a class.

6. People were sure Sim would be here for Manresa, despite no word, but he also was on Manresa lists.

7. Turns out he's not reclassifying to 2012. It seems like it was a strong possibility, especially considering his inclusion on Manresa lists, but it just didn't work out for one reason or another

8. Sim remained a member of 2012. There may or may not have been considerations otherwise, but in the end, nothing changed.

9. Now there's worry that Sim might not come to Xavier at all, since he didn't come early. It's like the jealous girlfriend who is simply jealous because someone has cheated on her before. Keep in mind #1 and #2

Guess what? Sim is at this point still a verbal commitment to Xavier for the 2012-2013 school year. Semaj Christon, Myles Davis, James Farr, and Jalen Reynolds are also verbal commitments in this class. Sure, Sim could still decommit without serious repercussions prior to the Early Signing Period in November, but so could Christon, Davis, Farr, or Reynolds. So, it is possible that Sim could decommit (See: Jordan Latham, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Michael Chandler). I'm not denying that it's possible. But it's nothing to fret about, unless you would like to fret about every single non-event or almost-event that doesn't happen concerning Xavier. We'll see who signs letters of intent in a few months. My bet? There are still five members in the 2012 class then.

[LA Muskie]

Guess what? Sim is at this point still a verbal commitment to Xavier for the 2012-2013 school year. Semaj Christon, Myles Davis, James Farr, and Jalen Reynolds are also verbal commitments in this class. Sure, Sim could still decommit without serious repercussions prior to the Early Signing Period in November, but so could Christon, Davis, Farr, or Reynolds. So, it is possible that Sim could decommit (See: Jordan Latham, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Michael Chandler). I'm not denying that it's possible. But it's nothing to fret about, unless you would like to fret about every single non-event or almost-event that doesn't happen concerning Xavier. We'll see who signs letters of intent in a few months. My bet? There are still five members in the 2012 class then.
It didn't take long. He's gone. Interesting turn if events.

[DoubleD86]

7. Turns out he's not reclassifying to 2012. It seems like it was a strong possibility, especially considering his inclusion on Manresa lists, but it just didn't work out for one reason or another

8. Sim remained a member of 2012. There may or may not have been considerations otherwise, but in the end, nothing changed.

9. Now there's worry that Sim might not come to Xavier at all, since he didn't come early. It's like the jealous girlfriend who is simply jealous because someone has cheated on her before. Keep in mind #1 and #2

Guess what? Sim is at this point still a verbal commitment to Xavier for the 2012-2013 school year. Semaj Christon, Myles Davis, James Farr, and Jalen Reynolds are also verbal commitments in this class. Sure, Sim could still decommit without serious repercussions prior to the Early Signing Period in November, but so could Christon, Davis, Farr, or Reynolds. So, it is possible that Sim could decommit (See: Jordan Latham, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Michael Chandler). I'm not denying that it's possible. But it's nothing to fret about, unless you would like to fret about every single non-event or almost-event that doesn't happen concerning Xavier. We'll see who signs letters of intent in a few months. My bet? There are still five members in the 2012 class then.

I could be wrong, but I thought I read Sim IS reclassifying to 2011, and trying to get eligible at NMSU...

[Masterofreality]

I could be wrong, but I thought I read Sim IS reclassifying to 2011, and trying to get eligible at NMSU...

Well, NMST may have some tricks up their sleeves, but....

Good luck with that. At least for the first semester.

[Xman95]

Maybe Sim just goes there for a year, then transfers to X. He wouldn't have played so there wouldn't be a need to sit out. :)

[smileyy]

A verbal commitment means absolutely zero in terms of being anything binding.

[X-man]

I saw yesterday, on the New Mexico State board, that the NCAA denied their appeal to have Bhuller eligible this season. He will sit out for them just as he would have for us in spite of their so-called connections on this matter.

[Masterofreality]

I saw yesterday, on the New Mexico State board, that the NCAA denied their appeal to have Bhuller eligible this season. He will sit out for them just as he would have for us in spite of their so-called connections on this matter.

Looks like the family "F"ed up.

[Jumpy]

We can still make room for him.

[More Cowbell]

I think they were expecting him to sit. New Mexico State is a lot cheaper to pay your way through.

[XUFan09]

I think they were expecting him to sit. New Mexico State is a lot cheaper to pay your way through.

Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

[smileyy]

I saw yesterday, on the New Mexico State board, that the NCAA denied their appeal to have Bhuller eligible this season. He will sit out for them just as he would have for us in spite of their so-called connections on this matter.

This was the expected outcome, regardless of where he went. IIRC, NMSU was cheaper, and there's Canadians he's played basketball with on the team.

Edit: and I'm late to the party with this comment :)

My personal take is that its 50/50 whether he ever plays a minute of NCAA D-I basketball.