J'Mison Morgan to ask for release from LSU

From what I've read about NCAA football LOI's, they are binding and have a one-year penalty (petition or not) even if the school's coach is fired or resigns.  I imagine that it would be no different for basketball as the LOI process is governed by the same association.

That becomes an interesting decision for Morgan at that point.  UCLA will still be in good shape in '09/'10 but they'll be without Collison, Shipp, Luc and most likely Holiday.

Firstly, Trent Johnson has absolutely no say of whether Morgan can be released or not. That is up to the administration.

Secondly, I can't get too excited about a player who says he is coming to UCLA for "better exposure." Just what we need, another one-and-done to accompany Holiday in the post-season exodus to the NBA. Nevertheless, I know he will be a usefule asset for ONE year at least, so I guess we should take what we can get.