On the heels of all this, Fredrick’s uncle, Joe Fredrick, took to social media to call the Iowa program’s actions “Childish.” “I want to thank you (everyone) for texting regarding CJ entering the portal,” Fredrick said in a Facebook post. I had clear communication with the staff at Iowa over rumors and how they were started. Iowa's Compliance Department Is Subtweeting And Crying About CJ Fredrick Transferring, His Uncle Takes To Facebook To Fire Back. ... “This is the CJ Fredrick story.”Fredrick scored 1,651 points for … Once that news dropped, Hawkeye fans immediately began to accuse Kentucky’s coaching staff of tampering. With rumors and rumblings connecting Fredrick with UK growing louder and louder, and then the 6-foot-3 guard finally entering the portal this offseason, Kentucky had to have tampered with him ahead of time, right? A simple search of Fredrick’s name on Twitter comes up with some, er, interesting results. Joe Fredrick, CJ’s uncle and a CovCath assistant coach, surpassed Chuck by the time he graduated in 1986. CJ Fredrick #5. Upon entering the portal, the rising junior guard released a statement thanking the Iowa program, coaching staff, his teammates and the fanbase for embracing him throughout his time as a Hawkeye. Fredrick by definition is Joe Fredrick’s nephew, but Joe doesn’t necessarily see it that way. Also, just a complete and utter bullshit of a tweet. CJ Fredrick’s uncle calls out Iowa for being childish over transfer decision Kentucky basketball coaching staff changes: Everything to know Not-so-good update on Davion Mintz and Keion Brooks. His sister, Julia, is leaving for New York soon. His uncle, Joe, played at Notre Dame when McCaffery was an assistant there in the late 1980s. “And honestly, even though he’s my nephew, he has more of a feel of a little brother to me than he does a nephew. However, the fanbase wasn’t the only group taking shots at Kentucky. McCaffery was a Notre Dame assistant when CJ's uncle Joe Fredrick played for the Irish in the late 1980s. Fredrick last spring during the outbreak of the global pandemic, and the interview turned into a Fran McCaffery love affair as uncle Joe and C.J. Connor McCaffery #30. Fredrick's uncle/coach played for Fran McCaffery at Notre Dame, and tipped Fran to the lanky shooter with a couple of MAC offers. 23. During the 2020-21 season, Fredrick started all 27 games for the Hawkeyes and averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 rebounds while shooting 47.4% from three on 2.8 attempts per game. Chris Fisher of 247Sports was the first to report that Kentucky had officially made contact with Fredrick after entering the portal, with KSR since confirming that news. (Photo: Darrin Spencer) But there does come a built-in pressure of being a Kentucky schoolboy legend now playing the blue and white. On Sunday night, news broke that Iowa Hawkeyes guard CJ Fredrick was entering the transfer portal. Reactions: bogeyman, WindsorHawk, Northside Hawk and 3 others. Interestingly enough, the standout transfer’s uncle, Joe Fredrick, took to social media to call the Iowa basketball program’s actions exactly that, “childish.”. Nunge’s father passed away before the 2020-21 season began. ... and wants to coach someday like his uncle. She lives there out east now, so the Fredricks … A Memorial Visitation for William J. Finn, Jr., 78, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Wisconsin and Illinois, will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral H… CJ Fredrick, whose first three ... largely because McCaffery had coached his uncle, Joe Fredrick, at Notre Dame in the 1990s. Fredrick is a 6-4, 165-pound Shooting Guard from Alexandria, KY. Add Timeline Events. After Fredrick tallied 52 career games and 459 career points, the Iowa basketball Twitter page announced his departure from the program as just a roster update. Nicolas Hobbs #24. Uncle Joe Fredrick scored 1,058 points for Notre Dame in the late 1980s. Center Luka Garza left Iowa for the NBA. I gave you my best and appreciate you letting me be a part of Hawkeye Nation!”. “I want you, my friends, to know (there) has been a lot said about many things, but I want to clear up 100% no school ever tampered with CJ while he was at Iowa. Fredrick's uncle made it clear that "no school ever tampered with CJ" leading up to his decision to enter the portal and also added that the program was being "childish" with their handling of his departure Fredrick joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on rather than accepting a scholarship to other Division I programs. Joe Fredrick is the reason his nephew is playing for McCaffery at Iowa. “I was really open during the recruiting process,” CJ said. Fredrick ’s uncle, Joe, played for Notre Dame while McCaffery assisted Digger Phelps and the connection proved important. Not someone who just scores when the game is not close. Adorable. Their NCAA compliance tweets (are) childish, their running CJ through the mud on social media childish, their press release childish.”. Tony Perkins #11. The jabs come after months of speculation that Fredrick was considering a transfer this offseason and that Kentucky would be at or near the top of his list if he ultimately decided to leave the program. CJ Fredrick’s uncle calls out Iowa for being “childish” over transfer decision, Tim Tebow Grants Birthday Wish For 105-Year-Old With Adorable Video Message, 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars grab Jaelan Phillips. “Bottom line is we won’t stoop to the level Iowa has shown CJ as he made a decision for himself. Charles M. Camel of Palatine Visitation for Charles M. Camel, 84, will be Friday, Nov. 9, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Husky28 Well-Known Member. — Iowa Basketball (@IowaHoops) April 19, 2021. You have entered an incorrect email address! From the minute news broke late Sunday evening that Iowa sharpshooter CJ Fredrick was leaving the program and entering the transfer portal, Hawkeye fans took to social media to not only berate him for his decision, but accuse the Kentucky coaching staff of tampering. Aww Iowa is upset that CJ Fredrick wants to play for a team that can actually make the Sweet 16. both talked about how important Fran McCaffery was to C.J., on and off the court. A good reminder that a prospective DI or DII transfer needs to be entered into the transfer portal before any contact or communication occurs. 2021. University of Kentucky Basketball, Football, and Recruiting news brought to you in the most ridiculous manner possible. “I want to thank you (everyone) for texting regarding CJ entering the portal,” Fredrick said in a Facebook post. PARK HILLS, Ky. – Covington Catholic senior guard CJ Fredrick was named the Gatorade Kentucky Boys Basketball Player of the Year this morning. May 5, 2021: Transfer CJ Fredrick transfers to … Seems like that’d be fairly unprofessional and downright childish. Joe and Fran clearly have had a falling-out. — Cj Fredrick (@cj_fredrick) April 19, 2021. And more importantly, the Iowa compliance department wouldn’t indirectly accuse Kentucky of tampering without any real evidence to back up their claims, right? No thank you or well wishes. IOWA CITY, Iowa – It was a shot that might be seen during a game of H-O-R-S-E in the driveway, not in … He’s kind of like a little brother to me. Uncle Joe Remains Active in CJ Fredrick’s Corner . Forward Jack Nunge transferred from Iowa to Xavier at the end of the 2020-21 season to be closer to his family. Seems like Iowa is taking Fredrick’s transfer really well. Personal — Born 7/10/99… sport and recreation management major… parents are Chuck and Laura Fredrick… has one sister, Julia… high school coach was Scott Ruthsatz… AAU coach was Mike Fox… uncle Joe played for Fran McCaffery when he was an assistant coach at Notre Dame. As a freshman in 2019-20, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 10.2 points per contest and shot 46.1% from three on over four attempts per game. Fredrick, who played at Notre Dame under head coach Digger Phelps and assistant coach Fran McCaffery – who is now the head coach at Iowa, mind you – made it clear that “no school ever tampered with CJ” leading up to his decision to enter the portal and also added that the program was being “childish” with their handling of the standout guard’s departure. Prayers will be Saturday, Joe Fredrick, who coached CJ at Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky, instilled those instincts in his nephew. Even the official Iowa compliance department took a jab, as they sent out a tweet about avoiding contact with players before they enter the portal. Fredrick is one of three Hawkeyes on Iowa’s 2020-21 roster that will not be returning in 2021-22. Jordan Bohannon #3. The ‘statement’ from Fran McCaffery was referring to was shirt and to the point. C.J. Even the official Iowa compliance department got snarky following the decision, sending out a not-so-subtle tweet about avoiding contact with players before they’ve officially entered the transfer portal. CJ is a knockdown, dead eye 3 point shooter who hits them in the big moments. Iowa men’s basketball player CJ Fredrick entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday morning and will leave the Hawkeyes after three years with the program. Fredrick sat out his first season at … When Fredrick committed a year later, he had maybe-offers from Indiana, Xavier and Penn State and interest from Michigan, but his national profile was essentially non-existent. “He’s a big ego guy,” CJ said of his uncle… In a blow to the Iowa men’s basketball program, starting guard CJ Fredrick is leaving the Hawkeyes. There’s no way a former Covington Catholic standout and 2018 Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year would want to return closer to home – he’s originally from Cincinnati, OH – and play for a Hall of Fame coach and historic program like Kentucky for the final three years of his college basketball career, right? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ahron Ulis … A simple roster update. “I have come to the difficult decision to participate in this process. Fredrick was a late bloomer, one of the reasons McCaffery was able to gain the inside track on Fredrick’s services. CJ committed even before Iowa had a scholarship available for 2018. Joe went on to have a standout career at Notre Dame. #NCAAEd https://t.co/3tr8GCBDXv, — Hawkeye Compliance (@UIowaCompliance) April 20, 2021, On the heels of all this, Fredrick’s uncle, Joe Fredrick, took to social media to call the Iowa program’s actions “Childish.”, “I want to thank you (everyone) for texting regarding CJ entering the portal,” Fredrick said in a Facebook post. Thread starter carp; ... Perhaps CJ's uncle and Liam Robbin's uncle are the same guy, lol! His uncle, Joe, played for Fran McCaffery while McCaffery was an assistant coach at Notre Dame in the late 80's. C.J. Second, Fredrick was a McCaffery guy. Austin Ash #13. Thank you Coach McCaffery and the entire basketball staff, all my teammates, and to Hawkeye Nation for giving me a chance. Their NCAA compliance tweets (are) childish, their running CJ through the mud on social media childish, their press release childish.”. Reags 4/21/2021 2:00 PM. We had Fredrick’s uncle, Joe Fredrick, on the radio, along with C.J. CJ Fredrick celebrates CovCath's 2018 Sweet 16 title at Rupp Arena. Timeline. “I don’t have a little brother,” Joe Fredrick said. CJ Fredrick. “I want you, my friends, to know (there) has been a lot said about many things but I want to clear up 100 percent no school ever tampered with CJ while he was at Iowa. Fredrick started 27 games for Iowa this past season and finished the year averaging 7.5 points per game on 47.4% shooting overall and 47.4% shooting from three. CJ Fredrick, who led Covington Catholic to a Kentucky state title in 2018, actually agreed to play for Iowa even if he had to come in as a walk-on. Covington Catholic grad CJ Fredrick optimistic about new season with Iowa basketball James Weber, Cincinnati Enquirer 7/10/2020. Joe Toussaint #1. Apr 22, 2021 #183 Why did he feel the need to make that statement in the first place? “After talking with Coach McCaffery and with the statement released this morning from the University of Iowa, I have entered my name into the transfer portal,” Fredrick announced. And be sure to go follow our Twitter page and ‘like’ our Facebook page to get all of the latest Kentucky Wildcats news, views and other fun stuff. He leaves Iowa with the highest 3 pt percentage OF ALL TIME for the program. C.J. Fredrick, a star basketball player for powerhouse Covington Catholic, is eating dinner with his family — spaghetti with meat sauce. #NCAAEd https://t.co/3tr8GCBDXv, — Hawkeye Compliance (@UIowaCompliance) April 20, 2021. I also was clear about concerns throughout the season.”, He continued, “Bottom line is we won’t stoop to the level Iowa has shown CJ as he made a decision for himself. I had clear communication with the staff at Iowa over rumors and how they were started. I also was clear about concerns throughout the season. CJ Fredricks path to Iowa was in the stars long ago. Iowa’s official statement on Fredrick’s departure after 52 career games and 459 total points? A good reminder that a prospective DI or DII transfer needs to be entered into the transfer portal before any contact or communication occurs.

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