Mallory Heyer announces she's leaving Gophers program

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walleye said:
As a senior, a leader, and a hardworking consistent experienced player, Heyer deserved to start and be a role model for the younger players. If there is someone playing better, they deserve to sub in and have lots of minutes too. Heyer played a huge number of minutes in a very physically demanding position. I think her effectiveness would increase if she got more rest during a game now that the Gophers have a good bench. We may never know what is going on. I liked how hard Heyer played the game and did the hard physical work that doesn't get enough attention. I am sorry to see her leave and wish her the best.
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Couldn't agree more!!
 

I may not under many things about the game but I do understand this:

From AI:
A work ethic is a set of values regarding diligence, integrity, and responsibility in the workplace.

Heyer has a great work ethic... she demonstrated it in every game.
 



We sometimes forget these are college kids who are still very young and sometimes it's more than just basketball that goes into their decision. I absolutely don't know anything, but it could be something as crazy as that she had a falling out with certain individual(s) and says I refuse to be around them/her. Again not saying I know anything, but when weird things happen and timing is really odd, it can be more than just basketball. Even if it were, no one's ever going to talk about it publicly.
 


Or maybe she just has an offer to go to graduate school somewhere else that has a high ranking graduate program that fits her career aspirations. I wish her the best, love players who work hard doing the dirty things.
 

Slim Tubby said:
At least she didn't pull a "Pryzbilla" and quit on her teammates during the middle of the season. I stopped recognizing him as a former Golden Gopher from that very moment.

Good luck to Heyer wherever she ends up and her departure puts a big dent in our frontcourt depth. It's an unexpected opening and chance for others to seize the opportunity and step up!
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Agree with the sentiment on Joel, but to his credit, he long ago apologized for his impulsive and immature decisions in bolting on his team. Pretty sure he had a serviceable pro career as well.
 

If nothing else, Heyer's decision has people talking on this bulletin board again.
 

With no knowledge whatsoever about her situation, I will offer an alternative reason for her departure. Perhaps she has been applying to graduate schools and received acceptance for her first choice. She accepted and will enroll in the program in January. However, that would certainly limit her transfer location.
 



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