Tim Wagner officially added

[ajb5856]

Start the speculation as to where he fits into the 15 man rotation.

@RobinWashut: Tim Miles officially confirmed the addition of Wisconsin walk-on SG Tim Wagner to #Nebrasketball on Friday. (FREE) http://t.co/T1zN6PNVFS

[Swan88]

Here is an interesting tidbit from the article: Tim Wagner "boasted a 3.95 GPA, which is why he's set to receive an academic scholarship from Nebraska." I believe the NCAA rules require that Tim Wagner redshirt this year so his academic scholarship won't count against the 13 athletic scholarships limit.

[Nebrasketballer]

I thought that he actually had to play in a game, in order for his academic scholarship to switch to an athletic scholarship.  I could be wrong.

[ajb5856]

So I guess I don't know how this works either. He's a walk-on, but has earned an academic scholarship. He might as well redshirt if he doesn't play in any games, its the same thing, right? But after he does this he will never count against our athletic scholarship limit of 13. Is this correct? I have a feeling Kamdyman might have some insight.

[TheKamdyMan]

Hes on academic until he steps on the court. Then the only scholarship he can use is athletic at that point.  So Im assuming he will probably redshirt and not play next year then maybe that third and/or fourth year if they feel he contributes they play him and from that point he goes to be a normal walk-on paying for school.  If he is nothing more than a practice player than he can keep his schollie for the remainder of his time in Lincoln.

[ajb5856]

Is there a certain percentage of full tuition a walk-on can get by way of academic scholarship and still maintain walk-on/self pay status? I think we are making a huge assumption in thinking that "academic scholarship" means full ride scholarship. He very well may be getting some scholarship help but not necessarily full tuition.

[ajb5856]

Was Paul Velander on athletic scholarship by his senior year? He started off as a walk-on but at minimum received discounted tuition due to his father working for the university.

[Swan88]

Academic scholarships are rarely full-ride--which is why players (and their parents) prefer full-ride athletic scholarships when available.

Anyway, here are the operative NCAA rules:

 

For year one:

15.5.1.2 Football or Basketball, Varsity Competition. In football or basketball, a student-athlete who was recruited by the awarding institution and who receives institutional financial aid (as set forth in Bylaw 15.02.4.1) granted without regard in any degree to athletics ability does not have to be counted until the student-athlete engages in varsity intercollegiate competition (as opposed to freshman, B-team, subvarsity, intramural or club competition) in those sports.

 

For subsequent years:

15.5.1.2.2 Exception—Receipt of Institutional Academic Aid Only. In football or basketball, a

student-athlete who was recruited by the awarding institution and whose only source of institutional financial

aid is academic aid based solely on the recipient’s academic record at the certifying institution, awarded

independently of athletics interests and in amounts consistent with the pattern of all such awards made by

the institution, may compete without counting in the institution’s financial aid team limits, provided he or

she has completed at least one academic year of full-time enrollment at the certifying institution and has

achieved a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.300 (on a 4.000 scale) at the certifying institution.

(Adopted: 10/27/05 effective 8/1/06)

 

Note the following elements in the rule: a recruited athlete whose aid is based exclusively on academic standards may compete without counting against the 13 scholarship limit, if he (i) does not compete during the first academic year, and (ii) meets a GPA standard.

[ajb5856]

Ok thanks. So he just sits this first year and then he's a walk-on forever and never counts against the 13 as long as he keeps his grades up.

[Huskerpapa]

This is from the NCAA...enjoy!

 

Athletic Scholarships and Financial Aid Issues

 

While some people believe that college athletes who receive athletic scholarships receive “full-ride” scholarships, the truth is that no athletic scholarship covers ALL of the costs of attending college, and that athletes in the majority of sports programs receive “partial” athletic scholarships.  A “full” athletic scholarship covers the following costs of college:  tuition, certain course-related fees, room and board, and the value or provision of books. An athletic scholarship may not cover all student fees, and also may not cover things like parking fines, a single room in the dorm, library fines or late fees, etc.

In NCAA Division I, the following sports are “head-count” sports:  men’s and women’s basketball, football, women’s gymnastics, women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. All other Division I sports, as well as all Division II sports, are “equivalency” sports.  In equivalency sports, coaches can divide their scholarships up as they desire, as they long as they do not exceed the total allowable scholarship value available in their sport.  A few examples in Division I are baseball with 11.7, softball with 12, and wrestling with 9.9 scholarships.  One athlete on the team may be provided with the cost of tuition, a second athlete on the team may be provided with room and board, and a third athlete on the team may only be provided the value or use of books.

Any student-athlete who receives any amount of athletic financial aid is considered a “counter” per NCAA rules.  Once a student-athlete is considered a “counter” there are situations in which other types of financial aid may be required to be “counted” as athletic financial aid.

Any scholarships that a student-athlete will be receiving from groups such as a Rotary or Kiwanis club, a church youth group, or a high school booster club should be sent to the financial aid office of the college the student-athlete is attending so that the scholarship can be processed properly.  In addition, NCAA rules may require that the donor organization of the scholarship be required to complete a questionnaire to determine whether athletic participation was part of the criteria for the awarding of the scholarship.

In addition, if a student-athlete also receives an academic scholarship from their college or university due to their high school GPA or their ACT or SAT test score, the fact that they are already an NCAA “counter” may affect the value or receipt of their academic scholarship.  Once a student-athlete is a “counter” all other financial aid received from their institution is required to “count” as if it is an athletic scholarship, unless the student-athlete qualifies for an exemption based on the level of their GPA, their class rank, or their ACT or SAT test score.  If you have questions regarding athletic or academic scholarships for a student-athlete, you can contact Informed Athlete at 913-766-1235 or email [email protected].

 

[hhcmatt]

If he can hit 45%+ from 3pt and not be a defensive liability, could potentially see some playing time after 3-4 years.

At that point will his skill set be in demand for that team?  STAY TUNED