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(06-15-2018 10:05 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  Bassey was ineligible for a period in Texas (his school switched private leagues in order to regain his eligibility). That eventually led to his handlers firing and his transfer to Aspire in Louisville.

So, one could easily assume it's a possibility he has issues gaining eligibility in college as well.

However, WKU went through eligibility issues with Diagne, who was brought over to the US by the same coach as Bassey (that same coach was just given an assistant coaching position at WKU). So they should know the best way forward to ensuring his eligibility.

Transfer to Aspire;
https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high...732217.php

Handler firing;
https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high...342319.php

https://www.expressnews.com/st-anthony-b...et-to-top/

This sheds some light and explains why a 5 star center would go to WKY. Major eligibility concerns and they hired his guardian, who took over custody from his Nigerian father. I thought it seemed odd the number 3 recruit in the 2019 class was choosing between WKY, BC, Rutgers, and Cal.