I’ve posted the various challenges that UNCA has had in regard to both attracting and retaining players several times now actually... see
Well, this sucks.. by the way we’ve had more than 3 players transfer ‘up’.. and yes I know all 6 players and the reasons they gave for leaving- by the way all that transferred ended up starting at the schools they went to- they didn’t just fall into any voids which is a testament to them working hard/developing and the recruiting ability of this staff..
Hornsby- LSU
Rowsey- Marquette
Dylan Smith- Arizona (senior)
Dwayne Sutton- Louisville (senior)
MaCio Teague- Baylor (redshirt)
Jon Baehre- Clemson (redshirt)
Main Issues
1. The academic requirements at UNCA are challenging.
2. The main source of ethnic diversity on campus is within the student athlete population.
3. All of the transfers (except Rowsey) had NCAA tourney experience and team/individual success early.
4. UNCA is one of the lowest funded programs in the country (the cost per win is always around the top in the nation though)
5 UNCA is a successful program but in a low major conference.
Most of these players left in part to play in a better program many at the behest is overbearing parents- the last 2 left with the coaching change.. they were all starters, most had been all conference or all tourney performers.. All but Hornsby and Smith were overlooked coming out of HS... Hornsby has a close relationship with former associate coach Brett Carey who also played at Oak Hill..