Article Source: The Daily Aztec, Oct. 13. 2009

He worked out at a performance company in Manhattan Beach called Gameshape. For roughly five to six hours a day, he and former Arizona State guard James Harden worked on their respective games for draft day on June 25. But when that day came, Wade wasn’t drafted.

So his next option was NBA Summer League. He continued training in Manhattan Beach and set up workouts with the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks. And when the Bucks announced their roster in July, Wade was one of the 12 listed. Unfortunately for Wade, the Bucks didn’t give him much of an opportunity to prove himself. He only logged 11 minutes in two games and scored just eight points. “Summer League was an eye-opening experience,” Wade said. “It was a good and bad experience at the same time. I got an opportunity to play with some of the best players in the world, but didn’t feel like I played enough to prove, without a doubt, that I belong at the highest level.”

Although Summer League may not have gone well, Wade was still contacted by several teams. But nothing was definite. So his options were training camp or a team overseas. Training camp could lead to the NBA D-League if he was cut. And by that time, it would be too late to be signed by a high-paying professional European team. That financial risk was one Wade couldn’t afford to take. So his agent compiled a list of European teams that were playing in leagues at the highest level and provided the maximum amount of exposure. In the end, Wade signed to play in Greece. “It was a tough move to make,” Wade said. “Putting your ego on hold for what might turn out to be the best thing for me and my family in the long run.” While he may not have disclosed his contract, Wade did jokingly say it was more than the scholarship he received with the Aztecs. He is now in Greece and as usual for Wade, is teaming up with fight to make an impact on his new team.

“I definitely view Greece as a gateway back to the States,” Wade said. “At the same time I don’t want to focus too much on getting back because I have a job to do here. I have the same mindset that I always have and that’s to do what I can to help my team win.”

From the Union Tribune:

The San Diego State men’s basketball team has lost a top recruit because of academic issues…

I recently read that he hasn’t given up on SDSU. He will play for a JC for one year and more than likely be back on the campus for 2011. One can only hope.

General consensus is, the Aztecs will finish second, BYU first. I fail to see the love for BYU; losing Lee Cummard equates to significant loss in scoring power (especially from the arc). In my humble basketball opinion, this season is State’s to lose. The talent and depth that Fisher will entertain this year is quite impressive. Kawhi Leonard is the Next Billy White times 2. Malcolm Thomas is an NBA prospect and rounding out the less notable; yet, capable players are Tim Shelton and Tyrone Shelly-two big, lengthy individuals that will destroy in the paint. Oh, did I forget Brian Carwell, the true center out of Illinois.The athleticism, size and power of this team are impressive. NCAA’s for sure and a second round appearance is achievable.

You have to love the ESPN Morons getting it wrong once again; they never can get it right when it involves SDSU-it’s simply no respect and a failure to perform their due diligence. . It’s clear (as with every year) the national media glosses over SDSU. All the attention is on BYU yet the sleeping giant will be awaken this year.

More to come at Aztalk. The season is fast approaching!!