All of the players that I spoke with seemed very surprised when they heard Nix would not be making the trip

Welcome aboard Gary Harris?

Unrealistic? This is the guy that was positive Chris Allen was coming back. Maybe he and Izzo aren’t on the same page about a lot of stuff…

It’s only been two regular season games, and SC was a fast paced/terrible free throw shooting night, the worst possible combo for Nix. If he isn’t willing to go to Maui and try to earn more playing the situation might always be out of hand. Izzo has always said takes a while to find what rotations work.

I hope he sticks around and isn’t being pressured from people on the outside to leave. I was looking forwards to the Pershing Nix/Appling chemistry.

If Nix hopes to earn more playing time, missing three games at the beginning of the season when the rotation is being set, does not appear to bode well for him. Team chemistry doesn’t benefit when a player is feeling down about his playing time and carries that baggage around.

Hopefully this comes to some sort of conclusion sooner rather than later.

for me, this is surprising considering how passionate he was about having izzo return. He was the only player at the izo rally, and was almost in tears. Nix was the last guy I’d think would run into a situation like.

Kid goes from starting on a Final 4 team as a freshman to possibly transferring 2 games into his sophomore year because of playing time? Doesn’t seem right. It’s not like Sherman and Payne have locked down their minutes – plenty of PT still up for grabs. IF true, it definitely has the markings of unrealistic expectations/outside influences.

This would be his year to put in solid work and lead into next year as a Big Ten beast alongside Sherman and Green in the post.

I’m pretty sure playing just two games means Nix has burned a year of eligibility. Here’s the NCAA on the subject:

Generally, NCAA rules say that any competition in a season — regardless of the amount of time — counts as having played a season in that sport. If you play any time during a season, regardless of how long you played, it counts as having played for an entire season in that sport. Your season of competition starts when you spend one second in competition on the field, court, gym or track.

He says he knows ALL the non-juicy details… and will only spill them if he transfers. It seems pretty convenient he is being so vague about what’s up.

http://spartannation.com/?p=15149

I really hope this works out the right way. Nix has all the stuff to be a big time fan favorite. He’s probably bent to find out he’s still not there yet after working so hard on his conditioning and 19 year kids don’t often handle things like that very well. He’s close with Green and from that rally appearance I gather he’s close with Izzo too.

Big D, you belong at Michigan State University. It’s not always a day at the beach, but whatever the problem is you’ve got the ability and support system to get through it. Stay with us and don’t leave until you’ve kissed the emblem at center court.

After reading Izzo’s comments, I was reminded to step back for a minute and understand that Nix is trying to figure out how he fits in and how his reality compares to what his dreams may be. Being 19 years old means he has a limited perspective in which to weigh (no pun intended) his options. As fans, it is easy to see things in a black and white way – is this going to be good for the team in the long run or not. Nix needs to figure out what is going to be best for him in the long run. Hopefully he is seeking council with some adults who can help him see the big picture. Maybe he gets on that plane and allows things to slow down a little for him. Or maybe a few days away from the team will provide him with enough perspective to make a considered decision. I wish him well. He appears to be a quality guy.