Vernon, we hardly knew ye. From GUHoyas.com:
Washington, D.C. - Georgetown University Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Thompson III announced today that sophomore forward Vernon Macklin (Portsmouth, Va./Hargrave Military Academy) is transferring to another (as yet unspecified) school.
“We appreciate the hard work he put in at Georgetown, both on and off the floor,” Thompson said. “We wish him the best in the future.”
What a run it’s been. From touted All-American recruit to athletic freshman project to struggling sophomore, and now this. I can’t say I blame Macklin (though Barker Davis over at the Times has a different perspective). Barring a summer miracle (cue: montage of Macklin practicing day and night, in the sweltering heat and pouring rain), Macklin would probably have taken a backseat to the Doctrine and Henry Sims (nickname ideas, anyone?) next year anyway.
Well, Vernon, it’s been real.
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April 25th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
i am so glad that vernon is leaving georgetown. i would have to say john thompson III, will feel the difference once his good players leave from georgetown. vernon, a all american on top of many others things and a high recuit to georgetown, should have never sat the bench for 2 years and not showcase his talent to be a backup player for roy, just to make roy look good with points on the board to make it to the nba….john thompson, coaching skills need to change from that princeton obfense and let them guys play ball…their styles and they would have a much better team and operation.. i feel sorry for those guys there. they are not happy we on the outside think…vernon, grad. on you move and may god bless you. you will do well at another school and get a chance to showcase your talent…don’t look at this as 2 years you lost. look at the learning experience you can take from it and use at another school…. again best move ever you made…
April 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A HOYA FAN AND I AGREE THE PRINCETON OFFENSE IS GREAT. BUT JT3 RELIES ON IT TO MUCH AND TAKES THE KIDS GAMES AWAY GREAT MOVE VERNON
April 29th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
nice to hear someone else speaking positive about vernon. he should not be recieving such hard and ugly words all across these gt opinion boards. i think it is wild and crazy. just because he has decided to leave to better his career and play the game he know his style why is he such a bad person. he is one of the nicest person you would want to meet. the hoyas fans out here need to grow up and be happy for him or those who have left in the past to go on to other schools where they are doing well today.
April 29th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
vernon was a beast at ic norcom high school. i was his english teacher and knew that georgetown would not be a good place for him. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Good luck, Vernon. Sharon, good to see Vern’s mom standing up for him. I’m sure he’s a nce guy, but if he doesn’t improve his free throws and mid range game, he won’t have a prayer of playing in the NBA.
May 1st, 2008 at 6:04 am
thi was a good move for him becasue he really didn fit in there offence well. He is a standout player if he get to show wat he can do. i palyed against him for two years and watched him play against the best so i know he got the talent.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
As a long time Hoya fan I was happy when Macklin signed but once I saw him play I knew he wouldn’t fit in the system. Now think about Macklin is not very skilled but very athletic and Florida is place where he can showcase that athleticism. He doesn’t have a go to post move (well if you want to count that sky hook go ahead). He can’t shoot, he doesn’t finish strong around the basket, he can’t shoot free throws, and he doesn’t pass well.