menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
Ohio Basketball Topic
Topic: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan (NT)
Page: 1 of 8
Jeff McKinney
Moderator
JM
Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,163
person
mail
Jeff McKinney
mail
Posted: 4/24/2017 11:59 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OU_Country
General User
Member Since: 12/6/2005
Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County
Post Count: 8,401
mail
OU_Country
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 1:12 AM
settings_applications edit_note
I'll say this: for any Ohio Bobcat fan who said Coach Groce is dead to them, well Jaaron Simmons should be too.
berniebobcat
General User
B
Member Since: 11/23/2010
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Post Count: 313
person
mail
berniebobcat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 2:41 AM
settings_applications edit_note
From Big 10 fan site.


"Michigan basketball reportedly adds promising PG transfer Jaaron Simmons from Ohio"


It appears as if John Beilein and Michigan have found an experienced player to fill their final scholarship spot for the 2017-18 season.

According to the Athens Messenger and The Post, Ohio University point guard Jaaron Simmons will transfer to Michigan for his final college season. As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately.

Simmons averaged 15.7 points per game for the Bobcats over the past two years while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from 3-point range.

Michigan will be Simmons’ third school, as he spent the 2013-14 season at Houston before transferring to Ohio.

Last month, Simmons announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft, but he did not hire an agent, allowing him to return to school.

Smith will help the Wolverines fill the void left by departed point guard Derrick Walton Jr.
Gallia Cat
General User
GC
Member Since: 7/11/2010
Post Count: 938
person
mail
Gallia Cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 7:33 AM
settings_applications edit_note
I wish him nothing but more turnovers and many losses! Heck I will root for Ohio State against them and I NEVER root for Ohio State!
FearLeon
General User
Member Since: 3/13/2005
Post Count: 5,132
mail
FearLeon
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 7:41 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Ridiculous....the whole thing. Much I want to say, but I'll try to stay above it. So much for loyalty. My last memory of Jaaron will forever be of him dribbling out the clock against Kent State in 2017 MAC Semis. A new era of OHIO hoops begins today. We have two true freshman point guards heading into 2017-2018 season and please don't tell me James Gollon is the answer at PG. Feeling sick to my stomach. #Bye2 #DontLetTheDoorHitYou
Last Edited: 4/25/2017 7:44:34 AM by FearLeon
GoCats105
General User
GC105
Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,819
person
mail
GoCats105
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 7:48 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Great for Jaaron, hopefully it launches his career into a new stratosphere.

Sad day for Bobcats, unfortunately.
100%Cat
General User
Member Since: 1/17/2013
Post Count: 2,725
mail
100%Cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 7:49 AM
settings_applications edit_note
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Ridiculous....the whole thing. Much I want to say, but I'll try to stay above it. So much for loyalty. My last memory of Jaaron will forever be of him dribbling out the clock against Kent State in 2017 MAC Semis. A new era of OHIO hoops begins today. We have two true freshman point guards heading into 2017-2018 season and please don't tell me James Gollon is the answer at PG. Feeling sick to my stomach. #Bye2 #DontLetTheDoorHitYou
You pretty much nailed my sentiments to a T.

Mr. Kirk, Mr. Butler, there's a lot of minutes available.
Last Edited: 4/25/2017 7:53:40 AM by 100%Cat
Obc2
General User
O2
Member Since: 11/8/2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Post Count: 597
person
mail
Obc2
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 8:10 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Guess i should have seen this coming. Coach was very complimentary of Jaaron last Bobcat Caravan, didnt mention him this year.
ohiocatfan1
General User
O1
Member Since: 9/6/2016
Post Count: 396
person
mail
ohiocatfan1
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 8:39 AM
settings_applications edit_note
We'll be just fine without anyone who doesn't want to be here.
ohiocatfan1
General User
O1
Member Since: 9/6/2016
Post Count: 396
person
mail
ohiocatfan1
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 8:55 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Our prior 2 coaches used us as a stepping stone (Groce, Christian) and fell flat on their respective faces. I guess it's only natural to think that our players would do the same thing. Good riddance.
OUVan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Bethesda, MD
Post Count: 5,580
mail
OUVan
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 9:19 AM
settings_applications edit_note
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
We have two true freshman point guards heading into 2017-2018 season and please don't tell me James Gollon is the answer at PG. Feeling sick to my stomach. #Bye2 #DontLetTheDoorHitYou
The last two years we had true freshmen running the point. 2005 and 2010. Next man up.
Buckeye to Bobcat
General User
BB
Member Since: 9/10/2013
Post Count: 1,873
person
mail
Buckeye to Bobcat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 9:22 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.
100%Cat
General User
Member Since: 1/17/2013
Post Count: 2,725
mail
100%Cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 9:43 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Anyone know if scUM will still have a spot for Alstork from Wright St? Or did Jaaron take his spot?
colobobcat66
General User
C66
Member Since: 9/1/2006
Location: Watching the bobcats run outside my window., CO
Post Count: 4,744
person
mail
colobobcat66
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 9:45 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Next man up. He did what he thought was best for him. That's the way it usually is.
LuckySparrow
General User
Member Since: 10/16/2012
Location: IL
Post Count: 1,814
mail
LuckySparrow
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:04 AM
settings_applications edit_note
This is brutal. First of all as a fan, of course it totally sucks because I love watching Jaaron. Then I feel really bad for Saul, his staff, and the players. It hurts.

Jaaron is taking a bigtime risk here, so I've got to respect that go-getter mentality. I disagree with his choice but he's really putting himself out there and trying to do what's best for him and his career.
Buckeye to Bobcat
General User
BB
Member Since: 9/10/2013
Post Count: 1,873
person
mail
Buckeye to Bobcat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:09 AM
settings_applications edit_note
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Anyone know if scUM will still have a spot for Alstork from Wright St? Or did Jaaron take his spot?
To answer this one, they are waiting on what shakes out with Bamba (5* recruit who is more than likely going to Kentucky or Texas) and then seeing what happens with Wagner and Wilson. Once those dominoes fall, then Michigan can make its move. Again from what I heard (and I know you all laughed at me initially) is that Alstork was originally the higher valued until Simmons declared. Once he declared, Donlan's argument for Alstork went down a notch or two. So with that, we'll see what happens.
Deciduous Forest Cat
General User
DFC
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: OH
Post Count: 4,558
person
mail
Deciduous Forest Cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:12 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Buckeye to Bobcat wrote:expand_more
Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.
People who gloat ought to shampoo my crotch.
Pataskala
General User
P
Member Since: 7/8/2010
Location: At least six feet away from anybody else
Post Count: 9,465
person
mail
Pataskala
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:16 AM
settings_applications edit_note
I whish him all the besht in hish future endeavorsh (itsh hard to talk witsh my tongue in my scheek).

Makes me appreciate DJ more. Bruce Pearl tried to recruit him after seeing him in the 2010 NCAA tourney, but DJ stayed at Ohio.

Are all the transfers because of problems with Saul, low expectations for next year's squad or just one of those things?
PhiTau74
General User
PT74
Member Since: 8/6/2010
Location: Columbia, SC
Post Count: 458
person
mail
PhiTau74
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:26 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Looks like 4 years without a MAC title, going after Solich's record. Now 2018-19 could be different.
cc-cat
General User
C
Member Since: 4/5/2006
Location: matthews, NC
Post Count: 4,015
person
mail
cc-cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:28 AM
settings_applications edit_note
If Simmons had a problem with Saul (who gave him free reign) then he is in fir a rude awakening at Michigan.
Buckeye to Bobcat
General User
BB
Member Since: 9/10/2013
Post Count: 1,873
person
mail
Buckeye to Bobcat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:31 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:expand_more
Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.
People who gloat ought to shampoo my crotch.
And people who laugh at my sources ought to go drink Flint water but I don't say that one aloud, especially when a lot of you ridiculed me for even thinking that was going to happen considering my sources and background.
ohiocatfan1
General User
O1
Member Since: 9/6/2016
Post Count: 396
person
mail
ohiocatfan1
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:37 AM
settings_applications edit_note
The only thing better would have been if he had transferred to Illinois or Boston College. This kid will have played for 3 different D1 programs in 4 years of college basketball. What a joke.
Last Edited: 4/25/2017 10:39:07 AM by ohiocatfan1
Bobcat1998
General User
B1998
Member Since: 11/7/2012
Post Count: 2,763
person
mail
Bobcat1998
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:39 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
I whish him all the besht in hish future endeavorsh (itsh hard to talk witsh my tongue in my scheek).

Makes me appreciate DJ more. Bruce Pearl tried to recruit him after seeing him in the 2010 NCAA tourney, but DJ stayed at Ohio.

Are all the transfers because of problems with Saul, low expectations for next year's squad or just one of those things?
DJ never would have left Groce. I'm telling you, his fire makes kids want to stay with him.
UpSan Bobcat
General User
Member Since: 8/30/2005
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
Post Count: 3,817
mail
UpSan Bobcat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:39 AM
settings_applications edit_note
It's easy for us to be angry and hold it against Simmons, but it's the same decision a lot of guys in his case would have made (and many do).

It will be interesting to see what Ohio does with another open scholarship. With four freshmen in the recruiting class already and only one returning senior (Laster) plus one grad transfer senior (Mickle), it would make sense to hold on to the scholarship or use it on another grad transfer unless the Bobcats can get a really good freshman recruit or regular transfer.
cc-cat
General User
C
Member Since: 4/5/2006
Location: matthews, NC
Post Count: 4,015
person
mail
cc-cat
mail
Posted: 4/25/2017 10:40 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Remember Dartis came in as a pf/sg. I expect him to start at point and Lasiter to start at sg. One of the freshmen will come off the bench and allow Dartis to also get time on the wing.
Showing Messages: 1 - 25 of 178
  • Next
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
chevron_forward
MAC News Links



extra small (< 576px)
small (>= 576px)
medium (>= 768px)
large (>= 992px)
x-large (>= 1200px)
xx-large (>= 1400px)