top men's NCAA Bball international newcomers for 24-25

First time I’ve heard about eligibility concerns for (I presume) Martin.

 

Who’s awaiting clearance?

 

Very poorly written and ambiguous. If he's talking about Martin, why would he (still) be waiting for clearance?

 

Exactly. If Borzello actually wrote that sentence, he's a pretty crappy writer and relies on non-existent editors to clarify his work for him.

 

Could "He" be Richard? Maybe he did something the NCAA doesn't like when talked to the NBA last summer?

 

He was talking about Richard.
Not written well

 

That's how I read it, too.

@chris_harry - any way you can speak to this?

 

I used x for the first time since it's been x and I x'ed at Borzello:

 

The top men's NCAA basketball international newcomers for 2024-25


8. Urban Klavzar, G, Florida Gators
Scouting report: Klavzar guided Slovenia to the FIBA U20 European championship game, leading the tournament in per-minute scoring. It was his fifth national team campaign over the past six summers. The 20-year-old has polished scoring instincts and dynamic shot-making prowess, making a huge volume of 3-pointers throughout his career, but is also capable of creating shots for himself and others. He made his Euroleague debut for Real Madrid at age 17, dropping 10 points in 23 minutes against seasoned pros. -- Givony

How he fits: The question all offseason for Florida has focused on finding a sidekick for Walter Clayton Jr., who ended 2023-24 as one of the elite scorers in college basketball. Zyon Pullin had filled that role, giving coach Todd Golden someone who could score but was equally effective as a playmaker and distributor. Alijah Martin will have the ball in his hands more, but Will Richard is a wing. He's awaiting clearance from the NCAA, which could leave an opening for Klavzar, who is already making an impression with his scoring. -- Borzello

 

1. Kasparas Jakucionis, PG, Illinois Fighting Illini
2. Khaman Maluach, C, Duke Blue Devils
3. Egor Demin, SG/SF, BYU Cougars
4. Samet Yigitoglu, C, SMU Mustangs
5. Tomislav Ivisic, C, Illinois Fighting Illini
6. Julius Halaifonua, C, Georgetown Hoyas
7. Ruben Prey, F, St. John's Red Storm
8. Urban Klavzar, G, Florida Gators
9. Fedor Zugic, SG/SF, Creighton
10. Liutauras Lelevicius, SG, Oregon State Beavers

Honorable mention:

Ismaila Diagne [Senegal], Gonzaga
Savo Drezgic [Serbia], Georgia
Dominique Diomande [Ivory Coast], Washington (joining team in December and will pursue academic eligibility)
Maxim Logue [France], Oregon State
Amaël L'Etang [France], Dayton
Hamad Mousa [Qatar], Dayton
Justas Stonkus [Lithuania], Charleston
Matej Bosnjak [Croatia], Wichita State
Noah Bolanga [France], St. Bonaventure
Amsal Delalic [Bosnia], Pitt
Roberts Blums [Latvia], Davidson
Dayan Nessah [Switzerland], George Washington
Matas Vokietaitis [Lithuania], Florida Atlantic

 

That's good to hear.
Now, Urban needs to work on his defense if it's to come true. I suggest Lee Humphrey gives him some lessons on how to defend like a champion when you're not the most athletic guy on the floor. It can be done.

 

With this new info, I change my request, @chris_harry . Can you shed any light on Urban's eligibility?

 

Yeah, Borzello cleared it up in my tweet excahnge with him as well.

Curious what the hold up is. Hope he gets it. Seems like we should know how to process international players by now...

 

Have no idea what he’s talking/writing about. Urban is waiting word from NCAA.

 

Just normal slow-ass NCAA workflow going on here? Nothing out of the ordinary, I hope.

 

Hold up for what? Anything goes in the NCAA now.