Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 22, 2012 1:58pm
Yeah. I mean he said he didn't want to replace anyone at UK. I get where he's coming from, but facts are facts, he's going to replace (and be compared to) the National DPOY, Nation POY and #1 overall draft pick in Anthony Davis.
He will literally step right into A.D.'s shoes, and may do so with some of the same team members. I could see a scenario where any combo of Lamb, Teague, Jones or Kidd-Gilchrist return, along with Wiltjer.
Promising for Syracuse IMO.
He will literally step right into A.D.'s shoes, and may do so with some of the same team members. I could see a scenario where any combo of Lamb, Teague, Jones or Kidd-Gilchrist return, along with Wiltjer.
Promising for Syracuse IMO.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 22, 2012 2:59pm
That report (which NBC Sports is claiming) is based off of nothing more than a tweet that Jay Williams made last night. The only thing that is certain at this juncture is that Mason is at least considering the jump and weighing his options. NBC's report is slothful journalism at best. Their main source was a tweet.Heelz;1123998 wrote:Just saw that Mason Plumlee will enter the draft. Wow.
With that said, in recent memory, the only Duke player that I can recall who openly threw his name out there as a potential early entrant and then returned to Durham the following fall is Kyler Singler. He did that after the Blue Devils' 2010 national championship win. Let's just say that Coach K knows some people (read: connections) and that his players are probably pretty well-informed as to where they stand with regards to the NBA Draft. If Mason's name is floating out there, he's gone. Just as Dunleavy, Deng, Henderson, Irving, etc. were before him.
Austin next? It could be a cold summer in Durham.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 3:06pm
It should be no matter if the whole team comes back and Lebron quits the NBA and plays for them. They just lost to a 15 seed.reclegend22;1124062 wrote:That report (which NBC Sports is claiming) is based off of nothing more than a tweet that Jay Williams made last night. The only thing that is certain at this juncture is that Mason is at least considering the jump and weighing his options. NBC's report is slothful journalism at best. Their main source was a tweet.
With that said, in recent memory, the only Duke player that I can recall who openly threw his name out there as a potential early entrant and then returned to Durham the following fall is Kyler Singler. He did that after the Blue Devils' 2010 national championship win. Let's just say that Coach K knows some people (read: connections) and that his players are probably pretty well-informed as to where they stand with regards to the NBA Draft. If Mason's name is floating out there, he's gone. Just as Dunleavy, Deng, Henderson, Irving, etc. were before him.
Austin next? It could be a cold summer in Durham.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 22, 2012 3:13pm
I apologize if it's already been posted
http://www.toledoblade.com/Michigan/2012/03/22/Smotrycz-leaving-Michigan-basketball-team.html
http://www.toledoblade.com/Michigan/2012/03/22/Smotrycz-leaving-Michigan-basketball-team.html
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Evan Smotrycz, a 6-foot-9 sophomore forward, is one of three players leaving the Michigan basketball team to transfer, and point guard Trey Burke is considering a jump to the NBA.
Smotrycz, sophomore Colton Christian, and freshman Carlton Brundidge are all transferring. Smotrycz started 42 games over the last two seasons.
"We never like to see players leave the program. However, Evan, Colton, and Carlton have made the decision to transfer and continue their careers elsewhere," coach John Beilein said Wednesday in a statement. "All three are fine young men with bright futures. We wish them and their families nothing but success going forward."
Burke averaged a team-high 14.8 points per game. The 5-foot-11 Burke took over at point guard after Darius Morris left early for the NBA following the 2010-11 campaign.
Benji Burke, Trey's father, confirmed that his son is gathering information about his pro prospects.
Smotrycz was 22 of 30 from the field during a four-game stretch in December. But his production slipped when Big Ten play began and he lost his starting job. He finished the season averaging 7.7 points per game. He scored 15 points in the NCAA tournament game against Ohio, but the Wolverines were upset.
Christian, a forward, and Brundidge, a guard, played sparingly. They combined to score 13 points in 2011-12.
Michigan will also have to replace senior starters Zack Novak and Stu Douglass
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Mar 22, 2012 3:14pm
More than likely, he would be replacing Fab Melo in Syracuse.Azubuike24;1124000 wrote:Yeah. I mean he said he didn't want to replace anyone at UK. I get where he's coming from, but facts are facts, he's going to replace (and be compared to) the National DPOY, Nation POY and #1 overall draft pick in Anthony Davis.
He will literally step right into A.D.'s shoes, and may do so with some of the same team members. I could see a scenario where any combo of Lamb, Teague, Jones or Kidd-Gilchrist return, along with Wiltjer.
Promising for Syracuse IMO.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 22, 2012 3:17pm
Yes, because, in light of that, clearly Coach K is going to shut the whole operation down.sleeper;1124074 wrote:It should be no matter if the whole team comes back and Lebron quits the NBA and plays for them. They just lost to a 15 seed.
BTW, it's OK to be hyperbolic but not obtuse.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Mar 22, 2012 3:23pm
IMO Burke is the only one that will really hurt. The others might affect depth, but it's no different than players at any other school transferring when they don't get to play. Maybe they will end up in a better place for them. (like Offut at Ohio)vball10set;1124087 wrote:Evan Smotrycz, a 6-foot-9 sophomore forward, is one of three players leaving the Michigan basketball team to transfer, and point guard Trey Burke is considering a jump to the NBA.
Smotrycz, sophomore Colton Christian, and freshman Carlton Brundidge are all transferring. Smotrycz started 42 games over the last two seasons.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 22, 2012 3:25pm
This news certainly makes the Michigan players sound like trading cards. That's a lot of movement for one year. Wow.vball10set;1124087 wrote:I apologize if it's already been posted
http://www.toledoblade.com/Michigan/2012/03/22/Smotrycz-leaving-Michigan-basketball-team.html
If the scholarship situation was right, I'd welcome Smotrycz at Duke. As a 6'9" sharpshooter with a a polished skillset from deep and a facility for defense stretching, he'd be a perfect replacement for Ryan Kelly upon Kelly's graduation next summer. With the year-off due to transfer rules, Smotrycz would also have ample opportunity to get stronger and grow as a player.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 3:29pm
The better question is, once coach K quits and Duke falls off the map, what team will you bandwagon then?reclegend22;1124095 wrote:Yes, because, in light of that, clearly Coach K is going to shut the whole operation down.
BTW, it's OK to be hyperbolic but not obtuse.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 22, 2012 3:31pm
Probably Kentucky. Maybe Syracuse if they win this year.sleeper;1124113 wrote:The better question is, once coach K quits and Duke falls off the map, what team will you bandwagon then?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 3:34pm
LOLreclegend22;1124116 wrote:Probably Kentucky. Maybe Syracuse if they win this year.
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Sonofanump
Mar 22, 2012 4:02pm
What do they start these games so late at night?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 4:09pm
To get the west coast to watch.Sonofanump;1124148 wrote:What do they start these games so late at night?
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Mar 22, 2012 4:30pm
Maybe if the west coast wants to watch, they should start playing real basketball again instead of bitch-ball, getting knocked out quickly if they even blow enough people to get invited.sleeper;1124157 wrote:To get the west coast to watch.
Tomorrow's gonna suck at work...ALL BECAUSE OF THE WEST COAST!
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Sonofanump
Mar 22, 2012 4:31pm
Might as well start the games late so the east coast will miss them and make sure the west coast gets to watch their teams play. I think both Baylor and Kansas are in the central time zone.sleeper;1124157 wrote:To get the west coast to watch.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 4:31pm
Preaching to the choir brotha.Heretic;1124178 wrote:Maybe if the west coast wants to watch, they should start playing real basketball again instead of bitch-ball, getting knocked out quickly if they even blow enough people to get invited.
Tomorrow's gonna suck at work...ALL BECAUSE OF THE WEST COAST!
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 4:32pm
Might as well not even play the games at all. Ohio State, Championship!Sonofanump;1124180 wrote:Might as well start the games late so the east coast will miss them and make sure the west coast gets to watch their teams play. I think both Baylor and Kansas are in the central time zone.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 22, 2012 4:35pm
9pm ET is primetime. They maximize ratings for all 4 games by having them fall in the 9-10pm slot.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 22, 2012 4:43pm
sportswizuhrd;1124091 wrote:More than likely, he would be replacing Fab Melo in Syracuse.
Won't be a tough act to follow in the classroom.....
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 22, 2012 5:36pm
ESPN reporting MKG is entering the draft. Not sure Anthony Davis will even have to announce an intention.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 22, 2012 5:41pm
What a terrible time to come out with this. Kentucky is already throwing in the towel, I wouldn't be surprised if Indiana wins going away.Azubuike24;1124226 wrote:ESPN reporting MKG is entering the draft. Not sure Anthony Davis will even have to announce an intention.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 22, 2012 6:10pm
http://tracking.si.com/2012/03/22/report-kentuckys-michael-kidd-gilchrist-expected-to-enter-nba-draft/?sct=hp_t2_a15&eref=sihpAzubuike24;1124226 wrote:ESPN reporting MKG is entering the draft. Not sure Anthony Davis will even have to announce an intention.
Wasn't he talking about staying 4yrs just a couple weeks back? Interesting this comes out at this point in time. Especially after his last game, maybe his worst of the season. Mind elsewhere?
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 22, 2012 7:50pm
Definitely weird timing for Kidd. But, because the deadline for announcing is April 11 this year (no more "testing the waters" per new rules), perhaps Kidd just wanted to let the NBA GMs know now that he's going, so that his performances from here on out can be viewed more thoroughly by pro teams.. I have no idea, just a thought.
Apparently Myck Kabongo from Texas is also a high probability for entering. Rick Barnes has no luck.
Apparently Myck Kabongo from Texas is also a high probability for entering. Rick Barnes has no luck.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 22, 2012 8:10pm
Will Barton appears to be entering the draft too. Not a huge surprise, but also not a 1st rounder in my opinion.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 22, 2012 9:38pm
Report is that Trevor Mbakwe has been granted a sixth year for Minnesota
Edit: Official now, the NCAA granted him a sixth year. If ASU's Lockett transfers in, Rodney Williams stays, and Dre Hollins keeps up his recent performance into next season, I think the Gophers will be one of the favorites in the B1G. And no, I'm not kidding.
Edit: Official now, the NCAA granted him a sixth year. If ASU's Lockett transfers in, Rodney Williams stays, and Dre Hollins keeps up his recent performance into next season, I think the Gophers will be one of the favorites in the B1G. And no, I'm not kidding.