RE: Whaley - Torn Meniscus

[Harris, Derek C]

Mike,
This guy went to my rival high school in Chicago and is the most overrated 
big man in a few years.  In high school he was just so much bigger and
stronger then anyone he faced.  He is soft.  Something that I hope changes
with this years team and the teams to come.  I would rather see us grab 
another juco product or Habel.  
D

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael W Pickens [mailto:address@hidden
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:15 PM
To: address@hidden
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Whaley - Torn Meniscus



Any chance of getting this guy for next year? 

  
Monday, December 1, 2003 

  
ESPN.com news services 

Duke reserve center
<http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11145> Michael
Thompson has decided to transfer. 


Thompson indicated that he will transfer to another school following the
fall semester, but has not decided on where his next stop will be next
season. 


"Michael has decided to pursue opportunities at another school," said Duke
head coach Mike Krzyzewski. "He is leaving Duke in good academic standing
and we wish him well in the future." 


A source told ESPN's Dick Vitale that Thompson was concerned with a lack of
playing time. A 6-foot-10, 245-pound sophomore from Joliet, Ill., Thompson
saw action in three of four games, averaging 2.3 points and 0.3 rebounds in
11 total minutes. 


Thompson had a season-high seven points in a 76-47 win over Liberty in the
Great Alaska Shootout semifinals. Duke lost to Purdue 78-68 in the title
game on Sunday. 


A former McDonald's All-American, Thompson averaged 1.5 points and 0.5
rebounds in 16 games last season.

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