They sign a NLI when they agree to come play at a school. I think this might muddy the waters for this scenario.
The National Letter of Intent is a legally binding document that signifies your intention to compete in athletics at a university for at least one year. You can change your mind...
Depaul just seems like a tough school to win at. Tough conference and stadium isn't easily accessible for students. It hasn't been the same since they had the WGN advantage.
Stats don't jump out at you but maybe change of scenery and different offense will bring back some of his HS productivity. Like Kinziger this year, he was a Division 1 first team all-state player.
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