Andre Drummond announced he will be UConn-bound on Friday.
UConn’s Andre Drummond May Be Best Walk-On Ever, Now That He Is A Walk-On
↵As it turns out, that’s not the case, and Drummond has now swapped his scholarship for non-institutional financial aid and help from his family, making him one of the best walk-ons in recent memory. And, given that the projected lottery pick is likely to have no problem paying off his loans with NBA earnings next year, it seems like this story has a happy ending. Being 6’10” and great at basketball helped a college student out! Go figure!
Read Article >Andre Drummond Heading To UConn After Jim Calhoun Pulls A Few Strings
How did Andre Drummond end up at UConn, concluding a whirlwind saga just before the school year began? According to a report on Saturday, UConn head coach Jim Calhoun pulled a few strings behind the scenes, within his own athletic department, to ensure space would be available for the highly-touted recruit. It involved freeing up a scholarship, moving a current player to financial aid, and letting Drummond know the Huskies had room and would love to have him.
ESPN’s Andy Katz laid out the details, including which player may have been pushed aside to make room for Drummond.
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