Yes there are many tentacles to this story. Most importantly was the non-support of the current administration, which was not in place with the programs inception. While the basketball program neither made or cost the school any money in basketball revenue, it did account for 30-35 high school tuitions. The chances of this programs success was shakey at best. In order to build a program of which BW wanted takes a long term commitment from everyone involved. I'm not sure anyone thought just how much. On a side note I want to tell a story about what high school basketball at this level has turned into over the last several years. AJ Swinton palyed his freshman, and sophmore years at Dematha, and became a nationally ranked player. Last year his junior season he transferred from Dematha to Oak Hill Academy, left Oak Hill after the first semester to transfer and play for Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles with Bronny James the second semester. Swinton just recently announced he is returning to the DC area to play for Bishop O'Connell in Northern Va. Thats 4 high schools 18 months. Swinton is one of thousands of young men traveling all over the country trying to find their best fit. It seems to be getting way out of control. In a conversation with Coach Prete the other day, he told me its only the tip of the iceberg. It is going to get worse. I'm not so upset about losing the national program, but I am a little concerned about athletics in general at BW. The loss of those boys who played on the Burgandy team, who were here for the American experience, and not just basketball will be felt, not only did they get to feel the American way, they also educated classmates, and adults about their home culture as well. I believe youth sports as well as high school team sports are very instrumental in our childrens growth. I hope that if BW is able to keeps its doors open it can find a way to make athletics a little more important than a glorified gym class.