[BasketBallonlyfan]

I'm taking up for the guy because, personally, I like him. Like I said, he's made bad mistakes with even worse timing... but haven't we all?

I wish people would actually READ things before they post.

And no, getting a scholarship is not what playing a sport is all about. Its about school pride and the love of the game.

School pride is one thing. But the love of the game, if you love the game, wouldnt you want to be able to play it more after high school? I guess saving your parents $250,000 dollars at least in a college scholarship and free college doesnt make up for school pride for 4 years. Not to mention how much better off the kid will be with a college education instead of just 4 years of high school. In this area, with just a diploma you can work at Wal Mart, or say, "Would you like fries with that?" High school sports are for much more than school pride. It is a way to use your ability to better yourself on and off the playing arena.