Carter Domingue commits to Cajuns

[Million$Mullet]

I have not seen him play in person only on video but from that I would say he is more athletic, a better distributor, better defender, better off the dribble and more willing to attack the basket than Wronkowski. Wronkowski may have had a better outside shot and a little bit more size.

Correct.

Carter is the overall better player. I also believe his shot will only get better. A steal for sure

[R1Letterman]

not sure if it changed but the way academic scholarships were viewed by ncaa were different for “full counter” sports than for “equivalency” sports

[Cajunsmike]

My understanding is that since he has a complete full ride academically, there is no NCAA issue. He would have that scholarship if he were not an athlete.

[CajunAmos]

My understanding is that since he has a complete full ride academically, there is no NCAA issue. He would have that scholarship if he were not an athlete.

I would guess he won't get the "full cost of attendance" portion with just an academic scholarship?

[CajunVic]

I would guess he won't get the "full cost of attendance" portion with just an academic scholarship?

Academic Scholarships at that level come with room and board if that is what you speak of. A "full ride" is a "full ride."

[Cajunsmike]

I would guess he won't get the "full cost of attendance" portion with just an academic scholarship?

Full cost of attendance athletics scholarship includes extra spending money dollars. We are only state school that offers that beyond LSU. Academic scholarship does not include that. However CArter is eligible for additional non UL sponsored academic scholarships such as Kiwanis Club. That could approach the full cost of attendance athletic scholarship. I trust counselors At STM are looking for those. Carter was on with Kevin Foote this morning. Linked interview follows. https://audiomack.com/1037-the-game/song/13124505L

[fanof71]

Academic $ are bundled together. You may have $ from various grants and scholarships from various sources that add up to more than the dollars needed. You keep the difference

[Cajunsmike]

Academic $ are bundled together. You may have $ from various grants and scholarships from various sources that add up to more than the dollars needed. You keep the difference

That is my understanding as well. Carter Domingue is one of the few athletes that may have his academic scholarships (note-plural used) be of greater value than a traditional athletic scholarship.

[Louisiana84]

Strong in the classroom. And has been since kindergarten. Character.

[zephyr]

This will end up being one of the biggest steals, being he is a walk-on, in the Marlin era. This kid will make an impact.

Damn right he will. He will impact sooner rather than later. As far as I can tell, we don't have any real talent that is true PG talent next year. I don't want to overinflate the situation but dare I say he could possibly be starting at times later in the year? He's got better size at PG than anybody we have and he's a good athlete who is tough but basketball smart. I'm excited.

[zephyr]

I was told he had some offers coming in following the state tournament. Granted they were other mid majors. I do not know details there however. Now consider the circumstances this year. There are as many kids in the portal as there are players returning to their teams. That is causing recruiters to look at experienced players more than HS guys. Also, many teams sign their top players in the November early period now and go for transfers in spring. In Carter's case, many schools had no idea he would have the outstanding senior year that he did back in November. I am sure there are lots of other HS guys in his situation. Fortunately for him, he has the academic accomplishments to fall back on for his school finances. By the way, his Dad played Reds pickup ball for many years. More than held his own against younger former HS guys who are regulars there. Also, plays "smart". I am sure Carter picked up some of those "instincts" from him.

And Mike, don't forget he was playing football nearly until district play started so he was having to play both sports which is obviously very difficult.

[zephyr]

I have not seen him play in person only on video but from that I would say he is more athletic, a better distributor, better defender, better off the dribble and more willing to attack the basket than Wronkowski. Wronkowski may have had a better outside shot and a little bit more size.

He's much stronger at finishing plays than Wronkowski. He's a true PG. The only knock on him this year was his 3 pt shooting but he improved it greatly his senior year and was deadly. He would be really good in transition and he's not afraid to take it to the rim. And because he's bigger he may not look as quick as some other guys but if you saw him guard Gage Lavardain from Riverside in the sunkist tournament, you know he can guard quick guys.