Welcome to the family Evan Dickey (Preferred Walk-on)

[Swampy Meadows]

David Jablonski
@DavidPJablonski

Chaminade Julienne guard Evan Dickey headed to UD as preferred walk-on after two state semifinal appearances at UD Arena

https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...I766NSRR52UTU/

[CT Flyer]

I'm definitely liking our chances in the last two minutes of blowouts.

[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer I'm definitely liking our chances in the last two minutes of blowouts.

This is fiscal responsibility at its finest. I wonder how the savings will be spent.

[Columbia Blue]

How are we defining “preferred walk on” these days? They get a roster spot without trying out? Increased odds of being promoted to full scholarship if one is available?

I know we carry 3-4 walk ins for practice purposes anyway. I trust we are still pursuing top prospects to fill remaining open scholarships for upcoming season. That’s the kind of announcement we all prefer. Been quiet since last couple transfers (Bennett & Jack).

[pmcmullen]

I assume with some uncertainty surrounding exiting players (NBA, transfers, etc) that is now a part of NCAA sports, this is a way to persuade players to come in with the hopes of receiving a scholarship if a spot is available their first year, or perhaps their second year if not.

I would also assume this means if you are a standard walk-on, you should basically plan on having virtually no chance of a 'ship ever, unless there some incredibly rare and unforeseen events at play. And, play time would almost undoubtedly be divvied up amongst the preferred walk-ons, too. Basically, assume you are a warm practice body and not much more.

Of course, I'm spitballing...

[Kool-ade Flyer]

your spitball was good. A preferred walk-on can mean a lot of things and may not mean the same thing to two different coaches. Known: Coming in there is not evidence that a scholarship is warranted at that time (there is no guarantee or pecking order should one become available); but there is enough talent, effort, skill to think that if they went to a school they would clearly be accepted as a walk-on by the coach/es (this is how many coach's sons become walk-ons); there is a desire to be part of the team (player) and an explanation of expectations (coach); Unknowns: could a player blossom over the years (e.g. Colt McCoy was originally supposed to be a preferred walk-on at Texas); Could the needs become such and the players effort demonstrate a scholarship is the right thing (Wehrli).
The biggest benefit of the preferred status for a team is that they are on campus now and working out with the team now.

[The Fly]

I know next to nothing about Evan Dickey, but this Archdeacon story makes me glad he’s a Flyer. Unselfish kid.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...DCR3YSYMGHVFQ/

[Hyde Park Flyer]

Nice story. It would be great to see such a great kid reach his fullest late.
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[steverino015]

we're signing those preferred walk-ons....

wonder if we are waiting for DaRon's decision
if that will help CAG's final scholarships to give

[The Gem]

These two recent additions will help with depth and provide good competition in practice. They have both have the potential to develop into good players and earn a scholarship in the future.

[Alberto Strasse]

Watched him play for CJ and he is good. I'm surprised he is not a scholarship player.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

How are neither considered a “recruitable athlete” and thereby counted against our scholarship count? I thought that the Oakwood player had an offer from a MAC school.
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[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer How are neither considered a “recruitable athlete” and thereby counted against our scholarship count? I thought that the Oakwood player had an offer from a MAC school. Posted via Mobile Device

Thought the same thing. I understand the kid that had no DI offers but is seems that if you have been recruited you are, by definition, "recruitable."

[springborofan]

I think both these kids would have received D1 offers if it weren’t for the “Covid hangover”. I’m not saying they would get an offer from UD but would have from some lower D1 school.

There are still a lot of 5 year players out there taking up scholarship spots. I think next year will be the last year of that.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer How are neither considered a “recruitable athlete” and thereby counted against our scholarship count? I thought that the Oakwood player had an offer from a MAC school. Posted via Mobile Device

His D1 offers were all preseason and pulled. Which begs the question 'when is an offer not an offer?'

[N2663R]

Originally Posted by rollo His D1 offers were all preseason and pulled. Which begs the question 'when is an offer not an offer?'

When is a man not a man? If you're going to open a door, I'm going to walk through it . . .

[Hyde Park Flyer]

I can imagine that the NCAA has some guidance on this that has the net affect of it helping the student athlete. The NCAA has such swell folks.
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[Jack D]

Welcome Evan