Post by kchoya on Oct 18, 2010 16:54:30 GMT -5
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It's no surprise that Tony Woods' recent domestic battery conviction didn't prevent him from landing a second chance to play Division I ball, but it's certainly eye-opening which coach apparently will offer the ex-Wake Forest center that opportunity.
That man is none other than Louisville's Rick Pitino, who must weigh his program's need for a gifted 6-foot-11 big man against the character risk of adding a player who allegedly kicked and pushed his girlfriend hard enough to fracture her spine.
There's also this:
Woods' former AAU coach told FoxSports.com last week that 30 teams had called to inquire about the former five-star prospect, including the likes of Kentucky, Georgetown, West Virginia and Auburn.
It's no surprise that Tony Woods' recent domestic battery conviction didn't prevent him from landing a second chance to play Division I ball, but it's certainly eye-opening which coach apparently will offer the ex-Wake Forest center that opportunity.
That man is none other than Louisville's Rick Pitino, who must weigh his program's need for a gifted 6-foot-11 big man against the character risk of adding a player who allegedly kicked and pushed his girlfriend hard enough to fracture her spine.
There's also this:
Woods' former AAU coach told FoxSports.com last week that 30 teams had called to inquire about the former five-star prospect, including the likes of Kentucky, Georgetown, West Virginia and Auburn.
