Ben Hansbrough

[sportallyr]

He's been better than I expected for us this season. A bit erratic at times, but good complete player. I am wondering if he has another year of eligibility. I know he's listed as a Senior, but I wasn't sure if he lost a year when he transferred and would be eligible for a 5th. Think he could step right into Tory Jackson's spot and run the point for us.

 

[KPENN]

If i remember correctly ben came in a year after tyler did so this would be ben's true senior year. So he gets another year i think

 

[sportallyr]

That would be great. I was initially really worried about next year's team after losing Luke and Tory, but I am thinking we might not be that bad after all. A starting 4 of Ben Hansbrough, Scott Martin, Tim Abromaitis and Tyrone Nash would be very solid. The 5th starter would be up for grabs and, because of those guys versatility, it could be a guard or forward (Carlton Scott if he returns or maybe Joey Brooks if he steps up or even possibly a freshman like Eric Atkins or Jerian Grant, both 4 star recruits).

A lot will depend on how well Scott Martin comes back from his injury. From what I've read about him, he could be a very dangerous scorer. We have the potential to be competitive next year and I believe that the future is still bright for the Irish basketball team in the post Harangody era.

 

[PADOMERNUT]

I am pretty sure as well that he has another year if he wants it.

 

[lucid]

Hansbrough

Hansbrough

has another year. Atkins will start at the point next year. Brey's already suggested this is the case - he's close to a top 50 [58 per rivals now] player and one of the highest ranked point guards this year. Also, from the update posted on Martin today, it looks like he's going to apply for a medical redshirt as well, which if successful, would give him 3 more years of eligibility.