According to the website flagrantfouls.com, Xavier recruit Sim Bhullar has decided to leave Xavier and enroll at New Mexico State. The 7'5" recruit was slated to be part of Xavier's 2012 class. However, after reportedly being spotted on Xavier's campus as late as last week, Bhullar apparently decided to head west where he could play this year.
According to his sister, Avneet, "Xavier is a great program and we are so appreciative of all the time they spent recruiting my brother, however, Sim has some unique clearinghouse issues that have forced us to really examine the best course of action for Sim's future. At this time we feel more comfortable going forward with New Mexico State due to their experience with Canadians and eligibility. We feel that New Mexico State provides Sim the best chance to get on the floor playing college basketball in the quickest time frame possible."
Bhullar has made news in recent weeks due to his unique size and ability for a player standing over 7 feet tall. Still, Bhullar was expected to be a project at Xavier and was a likely redshirt had he stayed with the Muskies. Xavier currently has senior 7-footer Kenny Frease manning the post.
Interestingly, Bhullar - a Canadian - will join no less than 5 other Canadians on the New Mexico State roster this year. This may have had an impact on Bhullar's decision, as the flagrant fouls article quotes him as saying, "Knowing some of the guys is definitely going to make it easier. It's a good feeling to know I won't be down there alone."
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