Wes Released

**NWIAclone** · 05-28-2008, 05:12 PM

Just announced on cyclones.com and KXNO

Eight schools are on the list including W Virginia, Ohio State,U Conn, Arkansas, Marquette,Syracuse,Pittsburgh and Villanova

Not included is Kentucky

**CYVADER** · 05-28-2008, 05:12 PM

so i guess they won't be able to prove anything?

**A-town Cy** · 05-28-2008, 05:18 PM

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Athletics Department has granted former men’s basketball player Wesley Johnson a release for eight schools.
Coach Greg McDermott and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard had multiple conversations with Johnson and his mother last weekend. McDermott and Pollard shared the department’s normal release protocol, which does not allow releases to other Big 12 institutions or schools on any future men’s basketball schedules.
“Although we are disappointed in the way Wesley handled his departure, Greg and I both believe that following our normal release protocol is the appropriate action in this situation,” Pollard said.
As a result of those discussions, Wesley Johnson submitted a list of schools that met our department’s guidelines. Those schools are: Arkansas, Connecticut, Marquette, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Villanova and West Virginia.

Iowa State Releases Johnson To Eight Schools - Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - Iowa State Cyclones Sports

**Clones85'** · 05-28-2008, 05:23 PM

So he can only go to those schools? Out of all those schools I hope he goes to Pitt or Villanova b/c I hate all the other schools and I think they will really toughen him up

**Go2Guy** · 05-28-2008, 05:23 PM

ISU doesn't release to schools that are on our future schedule? I guess it's lucky for Adam Haluska that Pollard wasn't around for his transfer.

"McDermott and Pollard shared the department’s normal release protocol, which does not allow releases to other Big 12 institutions or schools on any future men’s basketball schedules."

**cybsball20** · 05-28-2008, 05:24 PM

Well if he plays for Calhoun or Huggy he is in for a real wake up!

**cayin** · 05-28-2008, 05:24 PM

those are all good basketball schools, better than ISU at this time.

**cyismydog** · 05-28-2008, 05:25 PM

Perfect, that keeps Kentucky from getting him, while not making ISU look like the bad guy. Good job JP and Coach Mac!

**BugDoc** · 05-28-2008, 05:25 PM

When can we put this whole miserable episode behind us? I am just ready for football to start!!!!!!

**ahaselhu** · 05-28-2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Go2Guy

ISU doesn't release to schools that are on our future schedule? I guess it's lucky for Adam Haluska that Pollard wasn't around for his transfer.

"McDermott and Pollard shared the department’s normal release protocol, which does not allow releases to other Big 12 institutions or schools on any future men’s basketball schedules."

I would guess that Haluska did not renew his scholarship, as Wesley had. We probably wouldn't have a say in where Wesley could go if he hadn't renewed his scholarship. Just a guess.

**cybsball20** · 05-28-2008, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by ahaselhu

I would guess that Haluska did not renew his scholarship, as Wesley had. We probably wouldn't have a say in where Wesley could go if he hadn't renewed his scholarship. Just a guess.

The releasing school ALWAYS has a say in the terms of the release. Signing that scholarship paper meant nothing...

**Go2Guy** · 05-28-2008, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by ahaselhu

I would guess that Haluska did not renew his scholarship, as Wesley had. We probably wouldn't have a say in where Wesley could go if he hadn't renewed his scholarship. Just a guess.

Good point - I bet you're correct.

**Go2Guy** · 05-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

The releasing school ALWAYS has a say in the terms of the release. Signing that scholarship paper meant nothing...

But, I believe the original poster was saying suppose a player does not renew the schollie - then why does ISU have a say in the release of the contract if the contract is not signed??

**BryceC** · 05-28-2008, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Go2Guy

ISU doesn't release to schools that are on our future schedule? I guess it's lucky for Adam Haluska that Pollard wasn't around for his transfer.

"McDermott and Pollard shared the department’s normal release protocol, which does not allow releases to other Big 12 institutions or schools on any future men’s basketball schedules."

Haluska probably didn't sign his scholarship 2 weeks before asking out too.