Montgomery leaves UNI

[Newshound]

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/12/19/news/breaking_news/doc494b6a4bb5d8d262017840.txt

Jon Montgomery and Colton Kelly leaving UNI hoops program. Montgomery wanted a little more PT. Kelly is heading to Kirkwood.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I'm not too surprised by this, I guess. Based on the number of minutes/games Jon had played in, he seemed to be buried on the depth chart. He was a fun one to watch last year. Seemed to provide a nice spark of energy. I'm somewhat surprised by Colton Kelly leaving. He was always one that was coming to UNI to high jump, and basketball was more of a secondary thing for him. He left the team early in the semester, and then when Reed, Moran, Dunham, and Eglseder were injured this fall (along with Kwadzo finishing rehab from this summer), he came back to help build some depth. Hope all goes well for him at Kirkwood. I hope he thrives there.

[fur ball]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

So the only player we still have out that recruiting class is O'Rear? What is wrong? Well anyway, best of luck to you Jon. Hope you get a good coach and a team that can win games. When you didn't hardly get to play this year at the games near your home town, I figured you were way to good of a player to stay here and put up with that. I'm glad you did not stick it out and waste your whole season.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

FWIW-

Here is a compilation (not totally up to date) of mid-season transfers for this year.

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/goodmanonfox/2008/12/17/MIDYEAR_TRANSFER_LIST

[CR Panther]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

God-dangit. Jon had great energy on and off the court. With AJ cleared to rejoin the team this week, perhaps we haven't seen the last of AJ for the year.

[English77]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I really liked having Jon as a Panther and hate to see him go.

Good luck young man. I hope you find a good place for your hoops and your education. I'm looking forward to following your career, but wish it didn't have to be from a distance.

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Why would he leave mid-season??? Is he gonna enroll somewhere else next sememster?

[Panther Cat]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Why would he leave mid-season??? Is he gonna enroll somewhere else next sememster?

He did the smart thing by finishing up the semester for school. He will enroll somewhere before the second semester starts and be eligible to play the second semester next year.

I can't say I didn't see this coming. He was good on defense but his offense needed some work. I thought by his senior year he could develop into a Jon Little type. But with the depth we have at guards this year he wasn't going to get many minutes.

Hopefully he goes somewhere and does well. He was a good teamate and worked hard, so good luck to him.

[fur ball]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Why would he leave mid-season??? Is he gonna enroll somewhere else next sememster?

I believe if he goes right away to another D1 school - he could then play this time next year. If he stayed here and wasted all this season he would have to sit ALL of next season out at another D1.

[fur ball]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

It makes sense scholarship wise as well. There will probally not be any scholarships open right now - but he can get to the new school and start practicing/meshing with the coaches and team and be first in line for the next open scholarship.

[Kyle]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Man this really hurts. This is going to hurt even more when he starts thriving at his new school. There is a lucky program out there which is going to get a solid guard.

I never understood the lack of playing time. Jon brought a lot of energy to the game and despite what a lot on here believe, he is a strong offensive threat. He has the speed to get to the hoop, I just don't think he was able to showcase his offensive weapons with the (lack of) opportunities he was given.

[JCPanthers]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Dang......I thought this was another story about Jerry Montgomery leaving the football program. This really stinks....I liked Jon and the intensity he brought to the game. I felt real bad for him when we played in Chicago and he didn't see the court. I don't blame him for wanting to play more and wish him the best of luck. He's a real neat kid.

[Panther Cat]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Dang......I thought this was another story about Jerry Montgomery leaving the football program. This really stinks....I liked Jon and the intensity he brought to the game. I felt real bad for him when we played in Chicago and he didn't see the court. I don't blame him for wanting to play more and wish him the best of luck. He's a real neat kid.

I thought he played a lot in Chicago. I think he played about 15 minutes against marquette.

It's disapointing when someone leaves the program. However, maybe we can find a solid recruit to bring in. My feeling is we will be going the JUCO route with at least one guy.

[JCPanthers]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I thought he played a lot in Chicago.

Maybe I'm thinking the UIC game. I was thinking there was one game in Chicago that he didn't even play.

[fur ball]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Man this really hurts. This is going to hurt even more when he starts thriving at his new school. There is a lucky program out there which is going to get a solid guard.

I never understood the lack of playing time. Jon brought a lot of energy to the game and despite what a lot on here believe, he is a strong offensive threat. He has the speed to get to the hoop, I just don't think he was able to showcase his offensive weapons with the (lack of) opportunities he was given.

Lets all make a pact right now - we will NOT admit it when he plays well at a new school. We will all just say it's because their basketball program isn't near as good as ours,and we play better teams, and we have better guards, and we have better coaches..... That will make us feel better.