<p>“This is what the NCAA alleges. It claims he had someone stand in for him on his SAT because he couldn’t manage to make the relatively meager score he needed to play college ball at Memphis (his qualifying test was a “740 or 750,” according to a source with knowledge of the situation).”</p>
<p>Is anyone else shocked at the fact that he couldn’t get a 750 out of 2400. I could get that score just guessing on the whole test. Anyone else need more reason why athletes don’t belong in college.</p>
<p>^^^you guys obviously have no clue about kids who play basketball in college. Most have been recruited from 6th grade up, example= the kid who was recruited to kentucky in 8th grade last year i believe. They get free rides to BASKETBALL SCHOOLS, where their transcripts may be altered(like Rose’s) and the classes are easier. They play ALL DAY. But, yes it is sad</p>
<p>No it’s out of 2400 because he was in high school 2 to 3 years ago after the new SAT came out. </p>
<p>I agree they shouldn’t be forced to go to college but it sounds like the guy that wrote the article is condoning his actions. Still when you think about it all he had to do was get 150 more points.</p>
<p>The NCAA doesn’t care about the writing section. Qualifying only depends on 1600 point scale.</p>
<p>Anyway, he’s basically been a professional basketball player since middle school (as in getting paid), and before that, I’d be willing to bet he spent a lot more time shooting hoops than doing homework. Didn’t click the link, but if it’s by Dan Wetzel be aware that he hates the NCAA. Hates. They probably murdered his family or something (well he is friends with Tark). He’s not the most neutral columnist.</p>
<p>ummm why does it matter??! he’s a freaking BASKETBALL player. i dont think knowing what “pedantic” means or estimating the time it takes for two trains to pass each other at different speeds is EVER going to be needed.</p>
<p>It matters because someone that can’t even get a crappy score on the SAT has no business playing College Basketball. Nor should someone that is getting paid under the table, but that’s a different story.</p>
<p>what does excelling at the SAT have to do with playing college basketball?! we all know he’s not at school for the academics, he’s in it for the sports. and he’s GOOD at what he does, so i don’t see why it matters</p>
<p>and, dont even get me started on the extent to which the SAT actually measures your intelligence. psh.</p>
<p>Because someone that is only nominally a student and has no intention of ever getting degree period has no place in college. And whether the SAT measures your intelligence is irrelevant to this particular case (though I doubt we agree). When your life is basketball and you’re not learning anything in school obviously you’re not going to get a high score, no matter how smart you really are.</p>
<p>The problem with that reasoning is that in order for Rose to be successfully known as a professional basketball player, he HAS to gain some reputation on the college circuit. Correct me if I’m wrong, but most professional athletes excelled in their sport during college, right? The idea of college as basic books and arithmetic is very narrow-minded, imo.
And, you’re treating him like he has no idea how to do basic math and english, which is really pretty judgmental considering you dont know him. What if he’s just a bad test taker?
Bottom line, just because he scored badly on the SATs doesnt mean that he doesnt belong in college. College is a place for you to further your interests and talents, and for him, if HIS college allows him to further his love for basketball, then GREAT. Who are we to argue?</p>
<p>You are no longer allowed to go directly to the NBA out of HS, but a play of Rose’s caliber didn’t need to go to college to gain notoriety. He would have been a top 5 pick out of HS if that rule weren’t in place. He also likely would’ve been a top 5 pick if he’d played a year in Europe or in a lesser domestic league (see: Brandon Jennings). </p>
<p>I don’t think I’m being judgmental about his academics - that’s just the reality for many top athletes (again, see Brandon Jennings).</p>