Jabari Brown Leaving Oregon???

[Tray Dub]

It could be a lot of things. Seems like there's a really good chance there's something going on we don't know about. If there is some kind of major stressor in Jabari's life right now, that could not only explain this decision but also the way he's been playing. We'll see.

[briarduck]

Definetely shocking news, now we just need to be patient to find out why...

[Duck24]

More info popping up on twitter. Directly from Coach Altman that Jabari seemed frustrated when they talked yesterday, the door is still open for him to return and Coach Altman really wants him back. He's already been put back on the roster after having been removed for this game. Again, Jabari could still leave but it seems to not be nearly as dire as previously thought.

[buckmarkduck]

This may not even have a thing to do with ball. He's a FR away from home for the first time, could just be home sick. We also don't know if he has a girl back home that he could be missing.

[greenyellow]

Looks like the typical star freshman who was so used to doing anything he wanted on the court suddenly playing against players near his equal. I just think he may need some time to cool and plus get healthy since he sounds like he's been battling some type of illness.

[TheMaehlMan]

I'm glad that Altman is leaving the opportunity open for a return, but I just hope that Jabari thinks this through. If Jabari thinks this through and decides that being a Duck isn't for him, then so be it.

[Duck24]

Also gotta wonder if this puts him in the doghouse w/ teammates not to ention coaching staff. If you bail after two games because of some BS and then come back, gotta figure that may have a negative effect on camaraderie and trust. I mean, if this is how he reacts after two awful non-conference games, how's he gonna react when playing up in Seattle and he is having a tough game vs UW?

[TheMaehlMan]

Also gotta wonder if this puts him in the doghouse w/ teammates not to ention coaching staff. If you bail after two games because of some BS and then come back, gotta figure that may have a negative effect on camaraderie and trust. I mean, if this is how he reacts after two awful non-conference games, how's he gonna react when playing up in Seattle and he is having a tough game vs UW?

We don't know the circumstances around his decision, but it could be an issue. I doubt Altman would want him back if he felt that Brown would disturb the growth of his team, but sometimes coaches take a chance on talent when they shouldn't.

I don't know Jabari at all, never have met him...so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

[oregontrack]

it's certainly possible, but as long as he hasn't been demonstrative towards his teammates i think most understand what it's like being away from home and starting out so horribly on the court. i would like to think a heartfelt apology would smooth things over with the guys on the team; they obviously understand his talent, and where he'd be coming from.

how long it would take him to get out of altman's doghouse, i could not say.

[gregspechtismyhero]

Heard from one of the guys on the team that he wasn't buying into the system and that was becoming a problem...this was a week or so ago so idk how much that affects this decision.

[USUaggieDuck]

i actually wrote a post after the game about how much of a liability he is on the court, but decided to wait a few games to post it. i think this definitely supports what i felt/saw in the ewu game.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Well that would be a giant pile of suck. Hopefully he comes back & with a good attitude.

[Boom]

Heard from one of the guys on the team that he wasn't buying into the system and that was becoming a problem...this was a week or so ago so idk how much that affects this decision.

That seems to be the trend...

Honestly, I think Jabari is a product of the AAU basketball culture and that's not going to fly under Altman.

[NCDucks09]

The kid committed, enrolled, and started playing and is now quitting? Unless there is some dire family issue going on, this just seems like a self-indulgent kid not getting his way so he quit. If that's the case, he's a quitter and we don't need him. Even if he just dislikes it here (weather, culture, coach), he should still play out the year and then transfer. He hurts his chances landing with any decent team with behavior like this.

[maxduck]

It appears he has a history of changing schools; maybe with good reason, maybe not.

Brown was averaging 6.0 points as a starter in both games, was shooting just 27 percent and led the Ducks with 11 turnovers.
He began his high school career at Salesian, then transferred to Findlay Prep (Nev.) for his senior season. But he left Findlay at midyear and completed his career at Oakland High.
A phone message left at his parents' home was not immediately returned.

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