Austin Reaves transferring

[shocker43]

You people are all so wrong it's funny. He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. None of which had anything to do with girlfriends, fans, playing time, teammates etc. He loved his teammates, the fans, and playing for Wichita State. Quit speculating. Austin is one of the toughest kids around. He poured his heart out every minute of every practice and game in Black and Yellow. It's fine if you aren't happy with his decision.... But stop degrading a kid that has done nothing but love the fans, give everything he had to win games, be a great role model, and a stand up human being. Again... He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. He did what he felt was best for him. I'm sure you have all changed jobs or schools for personal reasons in your life. This is no different.

Some of you are embarrassng yourselves and Shocker Nation. Grow up. Its a sport played by 18-22 year olds. They have lives just as you do. Get over yourselves.

If the the rumors are hurtful to Austin and his inner-circle, maybe there should be some clarification. Until then, don't be surprised that people are speculating about what happened. I agree that people should stop the rumor mill, but are you really that surprised? The kid was supposed to be the heart of a rebuilding team.

[Kung Wu]

lol

[lemuel777]

Recently found out why Austin left... he got tired of fighting his allergy to the sunflower.

[Stickboy46]

You people are all so wrong it's funny. He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. None of which had anything to do with girlfriends, fans, playing time, teammates etc. He loved his teammates, the fans, and playing for Wichita State. Quit speculating. Austin is one of the toughest kids around. He poured his heart out every minute of every practice and game in Black and Yellow. It's fine if you aren't happy with his decision.... But stop degrading a kid that has done nothing but love the fans, give everything he had to win games, be a great role model, and a stand up human being. Again... He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. He did what he felt was best for him. I'm sure you have all changed jobs or schools for personal reasons in your life. This is no different.

Some of you are embarrassng yourselves and Shocker Nation. Grow up. Its a sport played by 18-22 year olds. They have lives just as you do. Get over yourselves.

I guess I'm confused why you are responding like this. Many of us put a lot of time and money into the Shocker basketball program. That includes putting money into the fund that pays for the scholarship that Austin enjoyed for two years. Austin represented us very well, that is true. He was set up to be a major contributor this year. He was a fan favorite and we cheered him on through his whole time here, even when he "failed" (its happens, most don't expect perfection). Then he ups and leaves without an explanation. He absolutely doesn't "owe" us an explanation. That's his choice, but that choice comes with consequences. That's called "growing up" as you put it. The consequence is that people will speculate as to the reason why he left. That's human nature when things are unexplained.

Also, the vast majority of us will be cheering him on during MOST games (sorry, he chose an opponent of WSU, so he will be cheered against during that game) ... We may not be actively seeking it out and going out of our way to attend his games as if he was still a Shocker, but we don't wish him ill will. Yet again, that's a consequence of the choice he made.

[shocker43]

MM has made multiple posts on social media about him. ZB just made an Instagram post about him, with support from past players.

[DwShock]

Until the real reason comes out, the rumors will continue. Either on the board or in folks minds. I don’t really care either way, I’d thank him for his service and wish him nothing but the best in life.

[Singeril]

Not saying it's just Wichita fans. Just saying that it's sad. I love basketball as much as anyone. But I'll never talk bad about someone who has done everything right on and off the floor. No matter how mad I get at them or how many times they beat me. Too much "me against you" in the world. Most of you are grown adults talking bad about a 19 year old kid that LITERALLY NOBODY has anything negative to say about. Because you are mad about a game.... Let that sink in.

But isn’t saying Austin did “everything right on the floor” going a bit overboard in the other direction...especially when that isn’t exactly true? AR was my favorite Shocker this past season...he showed good potential but certainly had flaws (flaws that I’m sure he’d admit to). Your over the top defense of someone is about as obnoxious as those who are tearing him down.

[ARShocker]

A lot of "fans" can get pretty childish, myself included.... you see this trait in virtually all fan bases.

Not saying it's just Wichita fans. Just saying that it's sad. I love basketball as much as anyone. But I'll never talk bad about someone who has done everything right on and off the floor. No matter how mad I get at them or how many times they beat me. Too much "me against you" in the world. Most of you are grown adults talking bad about a 19 year old kid that LITERALLY NOBODY has anything negative to say about. Because you are mad about a game.... Let that sink in.

[AndShock]

It’s completely natural to speculate especially when Marshall’s only comment on it has been that Austin was his only surprise transfer in his 20 years of coaching.

Austin certainly doesn’t owe anyone an explanation, but what’s going on right now is the result of when there isn’t one. Basketball players have lives but their on-court time has been tracked since high school and people have spent thousands of dollars watching him play. I think some hurt feelings and speculation is to be expected.

I think if I were personally involved with Austin I’d stay away from reading a board like this especially during the off-season when everyone gets just a tad bit crazier. If you want to visit the board and see more pro-Austin comments I recommend coming back during the OU/KU games in ‘19-‘20 and ‘20-‘21.

[N Crestway]

A lot of "fans" can get pretty childish, myself included.... you see this trait in virtually all fan bases.

[ARShocker]

You people are all so wrong it's funny. He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. None of which had anything to do with girlfriends, fans, playing time, teammates etc. He loved his teammates, the fans, and playing for Wichita State. Quit speculating. Austin is one of the toughest kids around. He poured his heart out every minute of every practice and game in Black and Yellow. It's fine if you aren't happy with his decision.... But stop degrading a kid that has done nothing but love the fans, give everything he had to win games, be a great role model, and a stand up human being. Again... He had very real, very legit reasons to leave. He did what he felt was best for him. I'm sure you have all changed jobs or schools for personal reasons in your life. This is no different.

Some of you are embarrassng yourselves and Shocker Nation. Grow up. Its a sport played by 18-22 year olds. They have lives just as you do. Get over yourselves.

[WstateU]

[Kung Wu]

Pour cold water on it!

[Windiwu]

Austin was one of my favorites and I still think he is a fine young man with a great heart. I also think he will be a better fit with OU than the team that GGG is wanting to build. I also have my doubts that had anything to do with the change and that most of us will just have to keep wondering. :)

[pinstripers]

Keyser was pushed out. Reaves didn't like that. Too bad. Good luck.