Topic: Parthenon: Right or wrong, Whiteside gone

[ZackUSAF82]

By Sam Turley
The Parthenon

For Marshall basketball, this offseason has been marked by the departures of many who brought excitement back to Herd hoops.

Not only did Marshall lose its coaching staff, but it also lost a player who — like him or not — helped  increase attention to Marshall basketball.

Hassan Whiteside will go down in the books as a one-season wonder for Herd hoops, coming in long enough to set the school record for shots blocked and to attract enough attention to warrant a one-and-done collegiate career before heading to the NBA.

A heated topic of discussion among Herd fans has frequently been whether the now-former Marshall player made the right decision. Some argued that even risking one more year in college brings the chance of suffering a career-ending injury, and for Whiteside to turn down the opportunity to make an NBA salary wouldn’t be the smartest decision.

Others, however, have been quick to point out his reputation and lack of experience would be damaging, expecting Whiteside to be on the next plane to the European leagues. Some, whether they’ll admit it, just wanted the guy to stick around —  a selfish wish, but an understandable one.

Link: http://www.marshallparthenon.com/sports/right-or-wrong-whiteside-gone-1.2278116

[luvherd]

He has my support, if he plays, I'll catch him at a Wizards game

[Marshallguy04]

Good article for sure. It definately puts the weight of both arguments out there.
If he stayed one more year...and increased his productivity...guaranteed 1st round pick with no questions...possibly the #1 overall pick!
Herrion has sent players to the NBA, with 1 year under him, he'd probably have Hassan more prepared than that other guy...

Either case...we should support him...he's officially one of us...a Marshall alum.

[The Right Stuff]

I hope he does well even though I stopped following the NBA years ago.  I can't stand the game anymore. It has turned into too much one on one for me.  I like to see more team effort instead of two guys going one on one.

TRS
MU 71

[wvmafia]

I hope he does well even though I stopped following the NBA years ago.  I can't stand the game anymore. It has turned into too much one on one for me.  I like to see more team effort instead of two guys going one on one.

TRS
MU 71

AMEN to the game change...unwatchable! +1