Michigan Basketball: 3 Possible scenarios for Wolverines 2020-21 roster

The pink slip

The funny thing about scholarships is that those who don’t understand the nuances embedded deep inside the legal jargon are usually the ones who think they know the most about athletic scholarships.

I’m not claiming to be all-knowing, but it seems in Division I athletics, there are very few guarantees to the collegiate athlete. The Power 5 implemented a rule five years ago that prevented “student-athletes from having their athletic scholarship canceled or not renewed for any athletics reason.” We all know, however, that in the real world if someone wants you gone, they’ll find a way to do it.

If all else fails, this worst-case scenario might be the difference between bringing in one of the best basketball players in the nation or seeing him walk away because the NCAA has prevented Greg Brown from attending due to scholarship limits.

While it might not appear to the public as a dismissal –  it may be hidden under the guise of a medical retirement or otherwise walking away from the game – Juwan Howard and his staff will have some delicate decisions that will impact the lives of many.

This may all be pointless, as Livers is a viable candidate for the NBA and with all the talent on its way, at least one or two may transfer to have a better shot at playing professionally down the line at some level; but it’s an option that’s on the table and must be considered for the good of the team and not of the individual.