Harris Walker

[inglewood]

Anyone know where he is going to college if anywhere? I thought he had transferred to UT-Chattanooga, but I didnt see him on the 2002-2003 roster.

[gomab2]

Harris was at UTC last year sitting out a year after transferring from UT, but is no longer in school. He ran into some more trouble, and couldn't cut it......

[ruppsrunt]

Typical Chattanooga player. I coached em. I know. Good kids but they always seem to UNDERACHIEVE. Just look at Lightfoot and C.J. Black. I coached against Harris and admired his skills. I hope he gets back in basketball.

[supersteve17]

Posted by ruppsrunt:

Typical Chattanooga player. I coached em. I know. Good kids but they always seem to UNDERACHIEVE. Just look at Lightfoot and C.J. Black. I coached against Harris and admired his skills. I hope he gets back in basketball.

 

What does that mean? If your definition of "underachieve" is "not live up to the hype," you may be right. Please note however, that the two men you mentioned both completed their college eligibility -- C.J. as the all-time blocked shots leader at UT, if my memory serves me correct.

 

Would you say Goose Givens of Kentucky (1978, I believe) was an underachiever? He scored 42 (or whatever) in the NCAA title game and then disappeared. Should he be castigated for not being a great pro? I don't think so.

 

The fact is that every area of the state (probably the country) has a number of players that don't quite live up to their media-based hype. Orlando Lightfoot and C. J. Black did much better than many multi-talented players who never make it out of their middle school, high school or playground league.

 

You are probably much more informed about Harris Walker and his situation than am I. If so, please make clear statements about his situation. Don't paint with such a broad brush. By your definition, only those who make it to the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts would be considered "achievers."

[inglewood]

anyone know if he is planning to go or is enrolled anywhere else? Since he left UT-C w/o playing but has already sat out a year, would he have to sit out another year if he went to another D-I school?

[gomab2]

I would doubt if Walker winds up playing D-1 ball ever again. He may resurface at a D-II or NAIA, which may happen. I think he would have to sit out another year if he went to another D-1, but I'm not sure....

 

I don't know about Chatt players consistently underacheiving, but if they do, then CJ Black is a terrible example to support that opinion. Black started in the SEC!!! Who are some big time Chatt players who never made it anywhere???

[TnBball]

I've never known any big time Chatt players, so the "underachieving" part I'm unclear about because they just dont make it out of that area..Chatt does have good athletes but I dont think they have big time players like Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Clarksville and Jackson have more players come out of their cities than Chattanooga..at least more than you hear about.

[CoachJG]

Posted by gomab2:

I would doubt if Walker winds up playing D-1 ball ever again. He may resurface at a D-II or NAIA, which may happen. I think he would have to sit out another year if he went to another D-1, but I'm not sure....

 

I don't know about Chatt players consistently underacheiving, but if they do, then CJ Black is a terrible example to support that opinion. Black started in the SEC!!! Who are some big time Chatt players who never made it anywhere???

 

 

I had heard that he was headed to Georgetown College (KY). The perreinial NAIA I powerhouse. Not definite it's true.....I haven't looked on GC's web page lately, but, it is what I'v eheard through the grapevine. Actually, also heard Teddy Dupay might play there a year.

[gomab2]

That would be a great move. My friend and former MTSU star, Gerald King, played a year at G-town, KY. Georgetown, KY could year in, year out beat the majority of Mid Major D-1 teams.....