The only thing that makes sense is something non-basketball or we want to redshirt him or maybe JC's general pattern of riding with some players, performing in team play or not.
Because hopes were high for Nixon and he has at least some height and bulk and frankly, no one's doing better.
   Also, Knapp did play like a minute this year, but since he can shoot reportedly and actually did okay in D1, it's really odd that we can't at least give him a heat check. Not exactly as danjsport points you, anyone is doing any better.
  But even if they were, some rest would help.

Although I and others have been inquiring about Nixon nearly all season, nobody seems to have the answer as to what is up with Nixon, so it remains a topic of interest.   The explanation that seems to be coming is that there is a log jam at the guard spot which is preventing Nixon from getting on the court, but at 6'7" and 225 pounds, I am frankly not buying that explanation.

GWRising wrote:

Long Suffering Fan wrote:

Although I and others have been inquiring about Nixon nearly all season, nobody seems to have the answer as to what is up with Nixon, so it remains a topic of interest.   The explanation that seems to be coming is that there is a log jam at the guard spot which is preventing Nixon from getting on the court, but at 6'7" and 225 pounds, I am frankly not buying that explanation.

Let's just say this (and please don't speculate). It is not Nixon's ability that is keeping him off the court. Also just to quell anything else there is no problem between Nixon and JC. The reason has not much to do with just basketball. So unfortunately no one can give you an answer. But just to clarify the young man is not in any sort of trouble or academically ineligible.

I remain perplexed.    There is no problem with the coach (so I assume no disciplinary issues) and he isn't in any type of academic issues, unless there is an injury, I am at a loss how he can be available to suit up every game but only see an occasional minute or two during garbage time.    My only other hypothesis is that he already has one foot out the door.  Otherwise, if he is not hurt, not in academic problem and there are no disciplinary issues, why isn't he getting lots of minutes in this otherwise lost (meaning non-competitive) season?   FWIW...when I look at him during warmups and on the bench, he seems to be pretty affable, with a good attitude.  

 

Yeah, i guess this one is just a mystery. It is pretty sad that even though it sounds like it isn't a skills issue, a interpersonal issue between player and coach, or an academic issue - it is an issue that (per the Buchanan thread) will likely result in Daniel transferring out.

Definitely one of the weirder recent GW basketball story-lines in recent years. From what GWRising is saying it sounds like it must be something personal, so i suppose we can just wish him well and also perhaps hope he is able to stick around, see the court, and find success.

 

Given his recent garbage time play, I do not think Nixon is elligible for a redshirt anymore. And given his recent garbage time play, I cannot say he has made a very good arguement for more time on the court. All in all, odd.

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Good point.
Like on Gapare.

GWRising wrote:

There is nothing to explain yet. He is still committed to GW as I write this to everyone's knowledge.. Has to do more with getting the necessary paperwork in order (international kids are harder to get through the Clearinghouse and Admissions).. He still may re-class as a 2022. 

I am not commenting on this or any one situation as not everything is meant for public consumption.  However if the issue is truly a private or sensitive one, then GWRising probably should not have been made aware of what it is either unless he works in the athletic department which he has denied in the past.

That said, this school does seem to keep an awful lot to itself.  Certainly that's the school's prerogative but at the same time, it's unrealistic to expect people not to speculate when facts are not being provided to those who are curious.     

jf wrote:

Good point.
Like on Gapare.

GWRising wrote:

There is nothing to explain yet. He is still committed to GW as I write this to everyone's knowledge.. Has to do more with getting the necessary paperwork in order (international kids are harder to get through the Clearinghouse and Admissions).. He still may re-class as a 2022. 

Do you know why Gapare isn't here? I don't think so or you wouldn't post such foolishness.

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Last edited by Florida Colonial (3/14/2023 6:06 pm)

Yes. Hope he finds success elsewhere.