Matthew Atewe transferring

[RunInRed 12,163]

As a recap ...

The only true center on Auburn's roster, Matthew Atewe, is out indefinitely after reinjuring his surgically-repaired leg.

Atewe "reopened" the stress fracture he played through last season during Auburn's exhibition win over West Alabama on Nov. 7. The 6-foot-8 230 pound sophomore posted on social media that he was out for the year on Tuesday night, only to later delete the post.

http://www.montgomer...itely/18971307/

Looks like he's gone for good now ...

http://AuburnSports.com has confirmed F Matthew Atewe will transfer from #Auburn

@AuburnRivals

Matthew Atewe, C (Sophomore)

Brampton, Ont., Canada (Notre Dame Prep)

6'8 / 230

http://www.auburntig...ewe_852713.html

[AU64 10,122]

oh dear.....I was really thinking he could play an important role next season....looked pretty good when he was able to play ...a bit raw but had the size and hustle to play inside.

[Gibson SG 88]

Well, I know it cliché to say this, but I guess CBP is making room for another big man transfer.

[mustache eagle 1,878]

We need a center with a mean streak that reed can trade time with. Can't help but think there are some transfers on the radar screen.

[Rocket City Tiger 4]

I keep seeing mention of a big man transfer. Gotta be a sure thing now with losing Atewe. I was looking forward to get him back next year.

[mustache eagle 1,878]

I always hate to see I guy who has been around, transfer. Would prefer that he is healthy and playing for AU. That being said ... Was worried he would reinjure and not play.

[AU64 10,122]

I always hate to see I guy who has been around, transfer. Would prefer that he is healthy and playing for AU. That being said ... Was worried he would reinjure and not play.

True but would be nice IMO for someone stay about for the full 4 years and grow a bit each year and provide some leadership.

This business of "one and done" has it's problems...whether they are 5* pre-NBA kids wanting to audition for their next job....or guys who change schools hoping to find an open slot for a year. The latter is definitely a short term solution.

[InfernoOrangeSS 319]

I wish him well. Hoped he would have been out big man next year, but I guess it is not to be.

[Tiger 8,498]

I always hate to see I guy who has been around, transfer. Would prefer that he is healthy and playing for AU. That being said ... Was worried he would reinjure and not play.

True but would be nice IMO for someone stay about for the full 4 years and grow a bit each year and provide some leadership.

This business of "one and done" has it's problems...whether they are 5* pre-NBA kids wanting to audition for their next job....or guys who change schools hoping to find an open slot for a year. The latter is definitely a short term solution.

I'd love a one and done though!

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

Wonder why?? Bruce Pearl, things looking up competition wise in SEC, chance to be an important key in next years team? Odd decision but guess no one really knows exact reasons why...

[AU64 10,122]

I always hate to see I guy who has been around, transfer. Would prefer that he is healthy and playing for AU. That being said ... Was worried he would reinjure and not play.

True but would be nice IMO for someone stay about for the full 4 years and grow a bit each year and provide some leadership.

This business of "one and done" has it's problems...whether they are 5* pre-NBA kids wanting to audition for their next job....or guys who change schools hoping to find an open slot for a year. The latter is definitely a short term solution.

I'd love a one and done though!

Oh, we've had a ton of them in recent years...unfortunately most of what appeared to be our best recruits (and we have had some good ones) ended up being one and done....except they moved on ...voluntarily or involuntarily ...before we ever saw what they could do at AU.

I would just love to see a bunch of good 3* and 4* kids playing their 3rd year at AU...instead of seeing them head out before they ever jell as a team.

[WarEagleAU 0]

Not surprising... UNLV (Ryan Miller)?

[NoALtiger 3,487]

I'm gonna bet he is replaced by a better prospect at Center. Shocker, I know.

[Tiger 8,498]

I always hate to see I guy who has been around, transfer. Would prefer that he is healthy and playing for AU. That being said ... Was worried he would reinjure and not play.

True but would be nice IMO for someone stay about for the full 4 years and grow a bit each year and provide some leadership.

This business of "one and done" has it's problems...whether they are 5* pre-NBA kids wanting to audition for their next job....or guys who change schools hoping to find an open slot for a year. The latter is definitely a short term solution.

I'd love a one and done though!

Oh, we've had a ton of them in recent years...unfortunately most of what appeared to be our best recruits (and we have had some good ones) ended up being one and done....except they moved on ...voluntarily or involuntarily ...before we ever saw what they could do at AU.

I would just love to see a bunch of good 3* and 4* kids playing their 3rd year at AU...instead of seeing them head out before they ever jell as a team.

The bold made me laugh. We have certainly had our share of one and done but not for the reason you'd want. But if we get a one & done NBA type talent it will jack up the excitement around the bball program while also showing other NBA level talents that they can come to AU and also make big bucks in the draft. Who was the last player we had goto the NBA? Marquis? That was over a decade ago yuck

[AUGoo 2,093]

And so begins another AU Basketball offseason.

Promising prospects with unfulfilled expectations hitting the road for who knows what.

Seen it for a decade. Hoping CBP will stop the hemorrhaging.

Unfortunately nothing new here.

[AU64 10,122]

And so begins another AU Basketball offseason.

Promising prospects with unfulfilled expectations hitting the road for who knows what.

Seen it for a decade. Hoping CBP will stop the hemorrhaging.

Unfortunately nothing new here.

yep.....would be nice to see.

[lutzcammed 415]

There is a chance CBP, is behind the hemorraging. So, it may be for the better.

[Mikey 14,634]

There is a chance CBP, is behind the hemorraging. So, it may be for the better.

Barbee was losing entire recruiting classes before they finished their sophomore year. That had tragic results and left many of us a little gun-shy about transfers. I agree that Coach Pearl may be processing a player here and there, which is different from the recent past and most likely a good thing.