Daneesha Provo granted a sixth year at Utah

It would be nice if the NCAA was consistent, but we all know they aren't. Still gives some hope for another year of eligibility for Kat.

I'd be curious to learn if the NCAA provides reasons (explanations) for their decisions when they grant extended eligibility...
Or do they simply say: "Granted." "Not granted."

I also do not know if things are done on a case by case basis....Or if one needs unusual circumstances to be considered on an individual basis....
Anyone have any experience with this?
GO BEAVS !!

Kate is also a ‘sixth man’ , coming off the bench, so her minutes in each game are also more limited than a starter.
She deserves the same consideration as the Utah player.
In this case, a fifth year of eligibility.

If OSU was smart, I believe the same case can be made for Kat. I am just not convinced that our AD is ‘smart’. I am talking about the Athletic Department as a whole.
If it is in the athletes best interest, they should be prepared and ready to fight for her, or any other athlete that deserves such consideration.
If it takes lawyers, battle tested compliance officers, or whatever.... just do it.

What is the thinking in regards Sedona Prince at tsdtr? 

I don't know anything about this either, but I'm guessing the NCAA won't make a decision on Kat until after this season, for which she is obviously eligible. Anybody know anything about that?

Also, if she's not ready to play until after the first of the year, perhaps that 2 partial years thing would bode well for her as well?

Logically, I would think if Kat misses enough early games this season it should compensate for her going over the limit last season. It would mean that she would not be getting more than four complete seasons, if they are all compiled together. If Oregon St is smart they will hold her out at least enough early games to compensate for the number she went over last season. That would push numbers in her favor.

It is doubtful that she would be a hundred percent at the start anyway. Better she hits the floor a 100 percent than just being eased in a little at a time. Even if she could contribute shooting 3's which she certainly could do at less than 100 %, her defense and offensive mobility would still not be up to her usual standards. Lateral movement is the last thing to come back with her type of injury.

The first three games are will not be that difficult and missing those games might compensate enough in the committee's eyes to negate 3 games last season putting her at ten games played. They could easily throw in the next game as well making the odds even better. She more than likely will not be totally back till the second half of the season even in the best-case scenario.

It is really important for Kat to have a complete last season devoid of injury effects. With her quick release and defensive capabilities, she would be a desirable asset to certain WNBA teams. Wing shooters are always in demand especially if they are not defensive liabilities. Weise is starting for the Sparks, not based entirely on her offense, but her consistency on defense. Kat still needs to work on her in place handle, as opposed to her attack mode. Having played exclusively on the wing for most of her basketball career, she should still have a big upside in that area. She needs that extra year to gain experience in that area.