Akron's Ali Ali has not played yet for the Zips as there have been reports that he is attempting to get a waiver from the NCAA for transferring twice in back to back seasons. Remember, he transferred to Butler prior to last season which is near his home and then back to Akron in the spring.

Miami's Big and I mean Big Man, Andrew Mirambeaux (6-8, 305lbs.) has not suited up for the Red Hawks yet as it is being reported he is dealing with academic issues.

Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

(11-12-2023 10:13 PM)Basketball Jones Wrote:  Akron's Ali Ali has not played yet for the Zips as there have been reports that he is attempting to get a waiver from the NCAA for transferring twice in back to back seasons. Remember, he transferred to Butler prior to last season which is near his home and then back to Akron in the spring.

Miami's Big and I mean Big Man, Andrew Mirambeaux (6-8, 305lbs.) has not suited up for the Red Hawks yet as it is being reported he is dealing with academic issues.

Louisiana's beast in the post, Hosana Kitenge 6'8 270 lbs, reminded me of Miami's Godzilla, Anderson Mirambeaux 6'8 305 lbs. I thought matching up inside with Kitenge was a good test for Wight, Lorentsson and Simmons. None of those 3 could stop him one on one and the Rockets effectively double or triple teamed him in the post. He was held to 10 points and 5 boards but got into foul touble in the 1st half and spent most of the 2nd half on the bench. I noticed that a couple times Moss was guarding him and held his own.

I love watching Moss. Anyone else catch him jawing with the La. leading scorer before and between two foul shots - both of which he made? I might try to go watch the replay on the Plus to see if I can make out what he is saying - or make up what he could be saying. He has no fear out on the court. If you're going to flap the jaws, better back it up. he did.

(11-13-2023 07:43 AM)MotoRocket Wrote:  I love watching Moss. Anyone else catch him jawing with the La. leading scorer before and between two foul shots - both of which he made? I might try to go watch the replay on the Plus to see if I can make out what he is saying - or make up what he could be saying. He has no fear out on the court. If you're going to flap the jaws, better back it up. he did.

Yes, that made me laugh.

NCAA is approving 18% of waiver requests unlike in past years when a much high % was approved. Ali according to Akron's board is 2 classes and a few weeks away from fulfilling his grad requirements. So, if he doesn't get a waiver would prob be eligible once his grades are posted mid-Dec. Miramboux is academically ineligible but with the team and should, like Ali, be playing once fall grades are posted. Brown, former 4 star 7 footer at WMU, is waiting on waiver. 4.0 student who left HS after junior yr to enroll at UConn but after playing 5 minutes early on during the 20-21 COVID season transferred to Texas AM where he sat out the rest of the yr. From Ontario so there's a close to home transfer angle too. Would sure seem to be worthy of a waiver as a high academic early enrollee trying to navigate college during peak COVID and basically not playing his 1st transfer yr, but NCAA isn't logical. Graham at Buffalo is also trying for a waiver but doesn't seem to have a strong case. I think Maretic issue is that before juco he was at a small college and the NCAA must be calling that a transfer yr.

(11-12-2023 10:27 PM)PrettyGoodRocket Wrote:  Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

It is definitely a portal transfer issue as TK stated that 3 coaches shows ago. He did not elaborate, but as you stated PGR, it's likely a "double" transfer issue since that seems to directly apply to Maletic's situation.

(11-13-2023 02:40 PM)IamN2daRockets! Wrote:  

(11-12-2023 10:27 PM)PrettyGoodRocket Wrote:  Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

It is definitely a portal transfer issue as TK stated that 3 coaches shows ago. He did not elaborate, but as you stated PGR, it's likely a "double" transfer issue since that seems to directly apply to Maletic's situation.

Personally, I don't think it was right for Ali Ali or any other person to transfer back to the same school. He should not be able to play for Akron again. But that is me and no one else has to think that way.

(11-13-2023 02:40 PM)IamN2daRockets! Wrote:  

(11-12-2023 10:27 PM)PrettyGoodRocket Wrote:  Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

It is definitely a portal transfer issue as TK stated that 3 coaches shows ago. He did not elaborate, but as you stated PGR, it's likely a "double" transfer issue since that seems to directly apply to Maletic's situation.

Personally, I don't think it was right for Ali Ali or any other person to transfer back to the same school. He should not be able to play for Akron again. But that is me and no one else has to think that way.

(11-13-2023 05:28 PM)rocketpaul Wrote:  

(11-13-2023 02:40 PM)IamN2daRockets! Wrote:  

(11-12-2023 10:27 PM)PrettyGoodRocket Wrote:  Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

It is definitely a portal transfer issue as TK stated that 3 coaches shows ago. He did not elaborate, but as you stated PGR, it's likely a "double" transfer issue since that seems to directly apply to Maletic's situation.

Personally, I don't think it was right for Ali Ali or any other person to transfer back to the same school. He should not be able to play for Akron again. But that is me and no one else has to think that way.

your entitled to your opinion but it's a weird one. if any transfer is allowed I would think it would be to the school where you have previous academic history and the credits for your major will be fully applied. If Ali goes anywhere but back to Akron, he would have a more challenging time graduating.

As for Maletic he originally attended Fanshawe College as a freshman. That's a 4 year Canadian college. Then, to juco. Then, sat out a year (family issues and injury rehab). Then, played for LIU. So, the NCAA is saying his year in Canada before juco counts as a transfer, which is weird because lots of juco players played their first year at a US D1 and then were immediately eligible out of juco after yr 2. In fact, UT portal recruit Chad Baker-Mazera is now playing for his 4th school in 4 years (Duquense-SDSU-JUCO-Auburn) and has never had to sit out a season. Maletic is an honor student too, and never got an immediate year of eligibility at D1 since he sat out a year before attending LIU.

Very strange how the NCAA makes these decisions. Lots of guys who have played for 3 or 4 schools and never sat a season are eligible, while guys who sat out before transfers or have bounced around less are getting waivers denied.

(11-14-2023 02:39 AM)pono Wrote:  

(11-13-2023 05:28 PM)rocketpaul Wrote:  

(11-13-2023 02:40 PM)IamN2daRockets! Wrote:  

(11-12-2023 10:27 PM)PrettyGoodRocket Wrote:  Rumour is Maletic is dealing w the same waiver issue, as a double transfer. If Ali Ali gets his I expect him to play obviously, Maletic, not so sure.

It is definitely a portal transfer issue as TK stated that 3 coaches shows ago. He did not elaborate, but as you stated PGR, it's likely a "double" transfer issue since that seems to directly apply to Maletic's situation.

Personally, I don't think it was right for Ali Ali or any other person to transfer back to the same school. He should not be able to play for Akron again. But that is me and no one else has to think that way.

your entitled to your opinion but it's a weird one. if any transfer is allowed I would think it would be to the school where you have previous academic history and the credits for your major will be fully applied. If Ali goes anywhere but back to Akron, he would have a more challenging time graduating.

As for Maletic he originally attended Fanshawe College as a freshman. That's a 4 year Canadian college. Then, to juco. Then, sat out a year (family issues and injury rehab). Then, played for LIU. So, the NCAA is saying his year in Canada before juco counts as a transfer, which is weird because lots of juco players played their first year at a US D1 and then were immediately eligible out of juco after yr 2. In fact, UT portal recruit Chad Baker-Mazera is now playing for his 4th school in 4 years (Duquense-SDSU-JUCO-Auburn) and has never had to sit out a season. Maletic is an honor student too, and never got an immediate year of eligibility at D1 since he sat out a year before attending LIU.

Very strange how the NCAA makes these decisions. Lots of guys who have played for 3 or 4 schools and never sat a season are eligible, while guys who sat out before transfers or have bounced around less are getting waivers denied.

Perhaps someone from LIU or elsewhere objected to Maletic transferring to Toledo?

He was their leading scorer so maybe. I wish there was an academic component to these decisions. 3 of the 4 MAC players impacted by the waiver issue are high academic kids who are about to graduate this semester or next.