According to this article https://informedathlete.com/the-facts-about-guaranteed-multi-year-ncaa-di-scholarships/ from 2 years ago - "In 2015, the NCAA Division I “Power 5” Schools implemented a rule that has the effect of “protecting” Division I student-athletes from having their athletic scholarship cancelled or not renewed for any athletics reason. Quite simply, a coach cannot take away a scholarship for poor athletic performance."
However, I believe that once a student-athlete graduates the school may be released from its responsibility to continuing the athletic scholarship. The NCAA goal for the student-athlete is graduation.
Think of the NCAA as a body that thinks STUDENT first - then athlete. Not sure that is the case but I believe that is the image they would like to project. Therefore IMO an agreement was likely reached between Pitino and Matz. And it may be related to Crandall availability.
Just another thought - I believe Crandall and Travis were seniors together at De La Salle. Maybe they want to play together again.
However, I believe that once a student-athlete graduates the school may be released from its responsibility to continuing the athletic scholarship. The NCAA goal for the student-athlete is graduation.
Think of the NCAA as a body that thinks STUDENT first - then athlete. Not sure that is the case but I believe that is the image they would like to project. Therefore IMO an agreement was likely reached between Pitino and Matz. And it may be related to Crandall availability.
Just another thought - I believe Crandall and Travis were seniors together at De La Salle. Maybe they want to play together again.