Fulton on the team next year?

[Webergrad02]

As I watched Fulton play his 8 minutes last night, I started to wonder if he is going to be on the team next year. Last night was the most action we have seen from him in a long time, but it was a 40 point blowout. With Bolomboy and Hill next year, is there going to be room for Fulton to get more minutes? He has looked lost, slow and rusty lately. I thought he looked better last night and enjoyed seeing a good 3 from him. Thoughts?

 

[hawkssb04]

Earlier this season, I wondered the same thing. That being said, Fulton is a valuable member on the team as far as depth is concerned, especially if somebody goes down next year. Considering he will be a senior, I can't imagine he'd transfer somewhere else (assuming it's a DI transfer) and sit out a full year just for one more season. As far as the rust goes, anyone would look rusty when you only play 1-2 minutes per game, if at all. We've all seen him with regular minutes and know his worth, which is a lot when he's healthy. :thumb:

 

[WILDCAT]

I hope Byron "The Sultan" Fulton sticks around, If we worked on his speed and agility in the offseason, maybe even a little bit more muscle, he could be another Otis.

 

[weberwildcat]

i agree with wildcat. hopefully it was that knee injury he had before the season started. plus he is a senior to be i believe that is kind of a waste to can someone in that situation. he is a good student and good teammate as well. he is likely graduating next may.

if we have 1 too many players for next yr's roster i do not think it is fulton that is voted off the island, my opinion.

i think we will see fulton make a comeback and win most improved player award next yr if there is such thing.

 

[oldrunner]

I believe that Byron has already used his red shirt year. If he were to transfer, it would be to a D11. I don't see it happening. However, playing time will be hard to come by next year. We will have Bolomboy, Fuller, Fulton at the 4, with Hill playing at the 3 and 4 spots. It's a good problem for Randy to have. :thumb:

With all of that said, at least one or two guys on the team this year will likely not be back next year. I don't think we will hear anything about it for at least a month or two, after the spring signing date.

 

[weberwildcat]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

 

[wsucatfan]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

Didn't Randy have to clean the cupboard when he first got here and had 7-9 sign his first year?

 

[hawkssb04]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

Sounds like it's time for WSU Compliance to chime in on this one.

 

[oldrunner]

I don't believe there are limmits in BB like there are in FB, other than the 13 total grants. As far as I know all grants are for one year and are either renewed at the end of the year or not. The NCAA has talked about adopting a limmited 4 year grant rule, but I don't think it was ever passed. :twocents:

 

[heyoh22]

Scholarships are for one year at a time; usually they are renewed by the coach year to year.
If a player is not working out, the coach can pull the scholly. A player also can leave if they wish, renouncing their scholarship after a season.

In rare circumstances, the scholarship can be pulled and player released in mid season.

 

[n.ogdencat]

I think we will see Fulton back next year. He won't lose playing time, at least I don't think, to Fuller, who like Hill will be able to play both the 3 and 4 positions (definitely a nice position to be in...two big and athletic bigs, who bring different traits and abilities to the hardwood...PONY EXPRESS OGDEN STYLE!!!). Fulton is a true 4. He was a lot quicker last year. His knee has been bugging him all season. He should be fine by next fall and have a solid Sr. season. Bolomboy will be the starting 4 though. It is really nice having Berry who could play the 1, 2, or 3. Weber can go big, fast, and spread the floor. AWESOME!!

 

[WeberCompliance]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

Sounds like it's time for WSU Compliance to chime in on this one.

Ask and you shall receive: there's no limit in basketball on the number you can sign in a given year (absent a conference rule). There used to be a 5-8 rule in basketball that limited signings to 5 max in a year and 8 total in a two-year period, but that doesn't exist any longer. The only sport that has NCAA-established signing limits for a given year is FBS football.

 

[WeberCompliance]

I don't believe there are limmits in BB like there are in FB, other than the 13 total grants. As far as I know all grants are for one year and are either renewed at the end of the year or not. The NCAA has talked about adopting a limmited 4 year grant rule, but I don't think it was ever passed. :twocents:

You're right on the first part. However, multiyear scholarships are now permissible.

 

[weberwildcat]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

Sounds like it's time for WSU Compliance to chime in on this one.

Ask and you shall receive: there's no limit in basketball on the number you can sign in a given year (absent a conference rule). There used to be a 5-8 rule in basketball that limited signings to 5 max in a year and 8 total in a two-year period, but that doesn't exist any longer. The only sport that has NCAA-established signing limits for a given year is FBS football.

thanks. i just couldnt remember the numbers. that is interesting to find out the rule is gone. was this recently? i thought i remember this being the rule during around maybe 2004-06 when i learned it.

 

[WeberCompliance]

im not a recruiting expert but arent there rules about how many you can sign in a given span of time? for example you cant just go sign 12 new players every year. if this is correct, then losing a senior to be could be a waste vs a fresh or soph who has years left. anyone actaully know?

Sounds like it's time for WSU Compliance to chime in on this one.

Ask and you shall receive: there's no limit in basketball on the number you can sign in a given year (absent a conference rule). There used to be a 5-8 rule in basketball that limited signings to 5 max in a year and 8 total in a two-year period, but that doesn't exist any longer. The only sport that has NCAA-established signing limits for a given year is FBS football.

thanks. i just couldnt remember the numbers. that is interesting to find out the rule is gone. was this recently? i thought i remember this being the rule during around maybe 2004-06 when i learned it.

Not entirely sure when it went away, but it was sometime before the 09-10 year when I started out of law school.

 

[PURPLEFORLIFE]

I really don't think Fulton will be leaving the team. Stinks for him that his playing time was cut in half, especially after how much he played last year.

 

[WSUProf]

Not to mention the fact that he was Freshman of the year in the conference two years ago. I think he can be a "spark off the bench" type player next year. How many 4's can step out to the 3 point line and knock 'em down like he can? Plus, he does have some good low post moves.

 

[MIGRAman]

I really liked watching him play last year (he really helped the team with all the injuries we had) and as the new comer of the year also. I wish he would have got some legitimate playing time in the Big Sky tournament. I think his experience against Montana and in the tournament would have served the team well, but when you have Bad Boy Bolomboy sitting on the bench its a hard thing to justify I'm sure.