Vette returns to the Northeast

[9YRPLAN]

Re: Vette returns to the Northeast

i think that is the case when comparing any situation on a message board to the people who are actually involved.

[Newsbreaker]

Re: Vette returns to the Northeast

Yeah, it's true, especially going to a metropolis like Ames that's several time-zones away from Waverly.

I think you have to appreciate Waverly for Waverly. That town absolutely worships it's high school and Wartburg. I mean literally worships. Because it is a growing town (20,000?) the small town fame is somewhat unique as compared to other Iowa communities.

You got a university bigger than your town, where you're just another recruit, where you don't have the small town status, and where things are completely different, and that can be a significant culture shock.

[alleycat]

Re: Vette returns to the Northeast

I grew up in Waverly and they do love B-Ball in that town. The town is closer to 10k in population. I don't know Vette, or his family, but I wish him luck. Until we spend a day in this kids life it's hard to say how we all would handle playing D1 basketball and adjusting to a new environment.

[Back2BackCats]

Re: Vette returns to the Northeast

I know Clayton and his parents through AAU ball, he is a great kid he is also a very quiet kid. I don't think it is a case where he needs to be a big fish in a small pond, I just don't think he felt comfortable. It's difficult for a lot of kids during their first semester, I'm sure the added pressure of basketball had something to do with it, but not the sole reason. Like was said earlier, he's just an 18 year old kid, at least he had the courage to make the change, I do wish him luck next year.

[LongBall42]

Re: Vette returns to the Northeast

It would be a great boost to the Upper Iowa program if he could go there.