UCLA Basketball in trouble!

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 3:34 pm

Last time this happened, one kid ended up at UW, ome at Colorado, and one at Arizona

gronk4heisman · Post by **gronk4heisman** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 3:46 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Last time this happened, one kid ended up at UW, ome at Colorado, and one at Arizona

Arizona call's not Ball.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 3:46 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Last time this happened, one kid ended up at UW, ome at Colorado, and one at Arizona

If that happens, can we get Riley? We could use post depth.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:08 pm

The alleged theft occurred at a Louis Vuitton location near the hotel the team was staying at

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:12 pm

Jefe wrote:The alleged theft occurred at a Louis Vuitton location near the hotel the team was staying at

That is double dumb. Not only do you shoplift, you do it from a store with really expensive stuff people care about. Sheesh.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:14 pm

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:18 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Jefe wrote:The alleged theft occurred at a Louis Vuitton location near the hotel the team was staying at
That is double dumb. Not only do you shoplift, you do it from a store with really expensive stuff people care about. Sheesh.

In China aren't they probably just knockoffs anyways?

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:26 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Last time this happened, one kid ended up at UW, ome at Colorado, and one at Arizona

Shaq Richardson made me pull my hair out as a below average CB for several seasons. Can we do better this time?

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:42 pm

So do the UCLA kids end up in a Chinese prison?

zonagrad · Post by **zonagrad** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:51 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:So do the UCLA kids end up in a Chinese prison?

If the Chinese know what's good for them, they'll all go free just to get Lavar Ball out of the country.

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:09 pm

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:16 pm

Swap meet Louie will get you every time

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:30 pm

Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:06 am

Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.

My initial thought would be to agree. You'd have to be really, really stupid to do something like this and I would have to think they were given a specific talk about what not to do in China. Something just doesn't sound right.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:37 am

Statfreak77 · Post by **Statfreak77** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:06 am

Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.

They admitted to it.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:08 am

Statfreak77 wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
They admitted to it.

Link? If that’s true, this may not be as simple as I anticipated.

azdoubledown · Post by **azdoubledown** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:59 am

Statfreak77 wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
They admitted to it.

Was the admission given freely? I wouldn't put it past the jackbooted commie police there to coerce an admission out of 3 scared freshman to score international points in the midst of a POTUS visit.

I also wouldn't put it past these 3 to do something this stupid but damn if true that would be colossally stupid.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:09 am

Alieberman wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
My initial thought would be to agree. You'd have to be really, really stupid to do something like this and I would have to think they were given a specific talk about what not to do in China. Something just doesn't sound right.

I have learned not to underestimate stupidity as a proximate cause of many life situations.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:12 am

Li'Angelo's father is Lavar. Has he not suffered enough? His sentence should just be that he goes on being Lavar's son. That's about as severe a punishment I've ever heard of.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:14 am

azdoubledown wrote:
Statfreak77 wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
They admitted to it.
Was the admission given freely?

Think about the flaw in your question.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:53 am

Each stole a pair of sunglasses

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:56 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:01 am

3 players released on bail but the team left them behind in Hangzhou for legal proceedings. Team went to Shanghai(2hr drive)

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:18 am

Jefe wrote:3 players released on bail but the team left them behind in Hangzhou for legal proceedings. Team went to Shanghai(2hr drive)

Somebody send Gelo a rock hammer and a poster of Raquel Welch!!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:43 am

Wow. If true, they fucked.

Stupid stupid stupid stupid.

azdoubledown · Post by **azdoubledown** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:23 pm

SCCats wrote:
azdoubledown wrote:
Statfreak77 wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
They admitted to it.
Was the admission given freely?

Think about the flaw in your question.

do you need me to draw you a picture in crayons how police in places like China and NoKo can coerce a confession?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:32 pm

I see Larry Scott's strategy to market the Pac-12 to China is really paying off.

MountainCat · Post by **MountainCat** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:34 pm

Maybe Larry can show his worth and get the Trial to be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network? He can get Bill Walton to do the Commentary

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:41 pm

azdoubledown wrote:
SCCats wrote:
azdoubledown wrote:
Statfreak77 wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
They admitted to it.
Was the admission given freely?

Think about the flaw in your question.

do you need me to draw you a picture in crayons how police in places like China and NoKo can coerce a confession?

You can draw all the crayon drawings you'd like.

And if you were in an American court that crayon drawing and the question of whether the authorities coerced a confession would be a question that would be looked at.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:52 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Each stole a pair of sunglasses

Kids these days eh.

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:41 pm

Now being reported they won't be allowed to go home with the team and have to remain in China for at least a month.

https://scout.com/college/ucla/Article/ ... -110144783" target="_blank

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:41 pm

yikes

WildcatStunner · Post by **WildcatStunner** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:43 pm

Honestly, the Chinese will probably sensationalize it and make the kids do some public broadcasted apology. The punishment will be persona non grata for them in regards to China. Chinese party members are corrupt too. Probably have to pay some bribes and then get the kids deported. Don't know how long that will take.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:45 pm

Stupid stupid stupid.

Uclas season is down the tubes before it even began:

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:47 pm

In all seriousness. I honestly think the NCAA/Pac-12 should consider cancelling this week's game and get the remaining teams back to the United States.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:59 pm

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:06 pm

UofAlum05 wrote:Now being reported they won't be allowed to go home with the team and have to remain in China for at least a month.

https://scout.com/college/ucla/Article/ ... -110144783" target="_blank

On the upside, Larry Scott did want to build the Pac 12's international ties and he has three ambassadors with a lot of time on their hands.

Post by **UAdevil** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:14 pm

Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:15 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
UofAlum05 wrote:Now being reported they won't be allowed to go home with the team and have to remain in China for at least a month.

https://scout.com/college/ucla/Article/ ... -110144783" target="_blank
On the upside, Larry Scott did want to build the Pac 12's international ties and he has three ambassadors with a lot of time on their hands.

Next week on the Pac-12 Network...."Locked up abroad: UCLA Basketball Edition"

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:19 pm

UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...

What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:22 pm

MrBug708 wrote:
UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...
What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I

Are we allowed to play the song "The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" during player intros for the Bruins?

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:46 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:
UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...
What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I
Are we allowed to play the song "The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" during player intros for the Bruins?

Either that or China Grove.

Post by **UAdevil** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:50 pm

The Russ analog would be if I were to register a new account at BRO or Bruin Nation and post a glut of opinion there...I respect the members of those sites enough to not do that. I'd be run out of town so fast if I went there and delivered my 'wisdom' as Russ did here. Rival opinions are cool, and very welcome, but Russ joined here just to put us in our place, in his passive aggressive way, and is now absent when turmoil is affecting HIS team.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:51 pm

UofAlum05 wrote:Now being reported they won't be allowed to go home with the team and have to remain in China for at least a month.

https://scout.com/college/ucla/Article/ ... -110144783" target="_blank

Like they said in the 80s, if you cant do the time dont do the crime

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:54 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:
UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...
What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I
Are we allowed to play the song "The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" during player intros for the Bruins?

Why not? They played "Oklahoma!!" During the thunder intros at the kings game last night.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:29 pm

MrBug708 wrote:
UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...
What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I

Good point. If we were to take a peek at any Bruin message board today, there's probably hardly any chatter about this whatsoever. What's there to say?

Heh!

Bangkok Wildcat · Post by **Bangkok Wildcat** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:57 pm

Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.

First, China is NOT SE Asia....get a map Dude. Second, I highly doubt that the Chinese targeted these dumbass kids with their celebrity status. Third, I wouldn’t be surprised if they got something light but it sounds like they’ve already admitted their guilt from the initial Police interviews.....I also bet they have CCTV on this as well.

In any case, they will face serious ramifications both there and here for this dumbass stunt.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 4:06 pm

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Something's fishy. Maybe these kids were targeted somehow? I've read too many stories about SE Asian tourists getting convicted of non-violent crimes and facing insane sentences. I refuse to believe these guys will spend much time in jail. They may be "held" for a while. Sounds like their justice system is slower than ours. But I'd be fairly surprised if they're not back on American soil by Thanksgiving.
First, China is NOT SE Asia....get a map Dude. Second, I highly doubt that the Chinese targeted these dumbass kids with their celebrity status. Third, I wouldn’t be surprised if they got something light but it sounds like they’ve already admitted their guilt from the initial Police interviews.....I also bet they have CCTV on this as well.

In any case, they will face serious ramifications both there and here for this dumbass stunt.

There are obvious similarities between/among the cultures of justice and law enforcement in China and those in some SE Asian countries. That's all I'm saying. So I'm gonna pass on your advice for now. Dude.

But we digress...these guys have to be punished somehow. I don't think they should do hard time in a Chinese prison, but then, I don't know what kind of local laws they're alleged to have broken (besides shoplifting). I'm not a lawyer, but I believe you're subject to the laws of the place you're in, right?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:01 pm

Beachcat97 wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:
UAdevil wrote:Sooo...

After over 40 posts in the bribery thread from Russ Smith, lecturing us about what the situation really is (cause he's so smart and connected compared to us rubes), and nary a peep about this situation...hmm...
What's there to say? They stole it, copped to it, and we are waiting for them to make it back to the US. I
Good point. If we were to take a peek at any Bruin message board today, there's probably hardly any chatter about this whatsoever. What's there to say?

Heh!

Wanna bet? Oh..

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