Thursday, April 13, 2017

[gatortalk] FW: [gatornews] [SUN]: UF guard Hester to transfer

I usually hate to see someone leave the team like this.

But, I wonder if his leaving won't just open up a scholarship for a better player.

Thoughts?

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From: gatornews@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatornews@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shane Ford
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:02 AM
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Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: UF guard Hester to transfer

UF guard Hester to transfer

Florida freshman guard Eric Hester has decided to transfer. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]

By Kevin Brockway
Gainesville SUN Staff writer

Published: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 12:11 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 12:11 p.m.

Florida freshman guard Eric Hester has decided to transfer, according to multiple sources.

The 6-foot-3 Hester averaged 2.2 points and 0.5 rebounds in limited playing time for the Gators last season behind guards Kasey Hill, Chris Chiozza and KeVaughn Allen. Hester appeared in 20 games but showed promise as an on-ball defender and 3-point shooter (11-19, 57.3 percent from beyond the arc) in his brief appearances on the court.

Hester's decision to leave opens a scholarship for incoming freshman point guard Michael Okauru, who signed his letter of intent today. Okauru joins forward Chase Johnson, center Isaiah Stokes and swingman DeAundrae Ballard as the fourth member of UF's 2017 class.

With the addition of Okauru, Florida currently has 13 players holding 13 scholarship spots. But that number could dwindle by two if both forward Devin Robinson and center John Egbunu decide to keep their names in the NBA draft. Both have until May 24 to decide whether to return to school.

· Nicole Krett

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Was really looking forward to Hester in year #2. He played well in limited minutes. Hit the outside shots when they were there. Disappointing. Wish him well.

· 14 hours ago

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Tommy Carle

· Tommy Carle

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This is very puzzling! We need more info! I hope he wasn't run off.

· 16 hours ago

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· Jacob James

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who's hester was he good

· 17 hours ago

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941FLA Lowe

· 941FLA Lowe

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Coach should have played this guy

· 17 hours ago

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· David Sips

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@941FLA Lowe I think so too. I liked when he was on the court. 'Course I trust coach had his reasons. Still, it's a shame to see him transfer.

· 12 hours ago

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realBuckyGator

· realBuckyGator

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Sounds like the young man had an issue with the concept of "paying his dues". Could be wrong, but significant PT was awaiting him this year. Team culture is priority #1.

· 18 hours ago

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Daniel Findlan

· Daniel Findlan

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I thought Hester should have played ahead of Hill this year, as he was an offensive threat. He will be missed going forward and I wish him the best of luck.

· 18 hours ago

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· Na'im Rashad

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@Daniel Findlan Casey Hill never played up to his billing being a McDonalds All American. Hester should have played more because there were plenty of nights when we needed scoring help and if he is a good on-ball defender thats a plus. I don't understand why now though because he should be set for prime time in the coming year. Maybe its more to story than we know.

· 17 hours ago

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· Corey Mulvihill

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@Na'im Rashad just because he could score at times and was considered a good defender doesn't mean that he was ready to run the offense or who knows how his ball control skills were in practice. I completely have faith in Coach White and his player decisions. Daniel, to think that a Freshman with no college experience at all, and not considered a pre-college lottery pick would play over a senior is just crazy.

· 12 hours ago

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· David Sips

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@Na'im Rashad KASEY damnit! It is right there in the article.

· 12 hours ago

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· Rick Catlin

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i THOUGHT Hester would be in the rotation for the 2017-18 season, but apparently he wanted assurance from White he would be a starter. Tough to make that declaration but wish him the best. Now, though, he's an ex-Gator.

· 19 hours ago

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Matthew Hirsch

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Is Okauru considered a significant upgrade over Hester? Hester would have been vying for considerable playing time in Kasey Hill's absence, right? This departure raises questions.

· 20 hours ago

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· Na'im Rashad

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@Matthew Hirsch Totally agree about the appearance of things, it seems like there is more to this story than we know. He would have to figure that his playing time would be significant next year if he produced on the big boy level. Maybe we will hear more of this story later.

· 17 hours ago

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· Corey Mulvihill

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@Matthew Hirsch I don't think that Okauru and Hester is any sort of match since I believe that Hester is considered a combo guard, but more two-guard, which will put him behind hopefully the best two-guard in the SEC next year, and according to coach White, the best offensive threat during practices last year. Both will be Juniors next year, and even if Allen leaves after next year for the draft, Hudson will more than likely be here the next two years, leaving Hester scrapping for PT. Then... » more

· 12 hours ago

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John Vickery

· John Vickery

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@Corey Mulvihill I agree that it has to be a PT issue. Sorry to see him go though.

· 11 hours ago

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