I'm embarrassed.
LOL
I guess I've already turned the page on him.
An assistant told me a very similar story to what Boals said about AJ Brown. Said he was coming back multiple times but it ended up being 100% about money and the family placed a very high emphasis on that. That's fair and their right it is just a bummer.
Elmore's exit also likely tied directly to him being second fiddle to AJ. Imagine you're Elmore and AJ says he's coming back so you hit the portal only later to find out he's leaving.
Edit: I saw a tweet last week from random NCAA basketball account that was ranking best backcourts in the country, listing the 3 guards on each team on the list and he listed Florida with AJ Brown listed. If he starts at Florida good on him, and he made the right move, but that would be shocking to me.
I always considered AJB to be a flight risk, and then injuries likely hurt his plans, then his brother went to Florida. Felt like just a matter of time on that one. Still hurts, but think he would thrive here this season (if healthy). Would be surprised to see him get meaningful minutes at UF, but wish him well.
Elmore - I think he was just needing some fresh scenery. He just always never seemed to put it together. Had small moments, but never consistent. Injuries hurt him as well, but having him end up at BALLS is unfortunate, because he would play a big role here. Starting over at a team in the same conference, but a less heralded program... good luck, kid.