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birddog23

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Mar 22, 2014 5:20pm

Does he see the writing on the wall or is there something else involved?

wildcats20

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Mar 22, 2014 5:21pm

He probably realizes he sucks in the American game.

Terry_Tate

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Mar 22, 2014 5:31pm

wildcats20;1595053 wrote:He probably realizes he sucks in the American game.

Most likely this. Not a big loss obviously, but really thought if he put in the work he could be a solid player the next 2 years. NBA would never be in his future though so don't blame him for taking the money. Big winner is probably Kam Williams who will probably take his minutes now.

reclegend22

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Mar 22, 2014 6:41pm

Reminds me of Marty Pocius leaving Duke early to go play pro ball in Lithuania. Duke won the title the next year. Ohio State will probably be just fine.

Can't blame kids who have no chance at an NBA career bolting early to take the money overseas. Might as well maximize their time as professionals.

wildcats20

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Mar 22, 2014 11:19pm

@ESPNDayton 36m Word out of Columbus is that LaQuinton Ross is leaning towards turning pro and could announce as early as Monday...thoughts or reactions?

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KB0938

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Mar 22, 2014 11:23pm

What is he projected as if he does make the jump? Early 2nd rounder? He has a LOT of potential, but seems to need to work a lot on his game

Mulva

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Mar 22, 2014 11:23pm

wildcats20;1595284 wrote:@ESPNDayton 36m Word out of Columbus is that LaQuinton Ross is leaning towards turning pro and could announce as early as Monday...thoughts or reactions?

Enjoy the D league.

ernest_t_bass

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Mar 22, 2014 11:24pm

wildcats20;1595284 wrote:@ESPNDayton 36m Word out of Columbus is that LaQuinton Ross is leaning towards turning pro and could announce as early as Monday...thoughts or reactions?

Bye

wildcats20

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Mar 22, 2014 11:24pm

Draft Express has him mid to late 2nd round.

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KB0938

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Mar 22, 2014 11:25pm

Hed be making a huge mistake to leave early IMO

Mulva

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Mar 22, 2014 11:26pm

He's slow, he has no handles, he can't defend, and he isn't a good passer. How is he going to make an impact?

Ohio State is going to be worse without him, but I can't see him sticking as a pro. At least not in this country.

Midstate01

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Mar 23, 2014 6:24am

Imo he's 100% gone now. He just saw a guy who rarely played, get signed for 300k. Even if Q goes overseas he's going to make double that. No way he stays.

Pick6

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Mar 23, 2014 10:25am

Mulva;1595292 wrote:Enjoy the D league.

truth

se-alum

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Mar 23, 2014 11:07am

Ross will end up overseas, still a nice payday though.

se-alum

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Mar 23, 2014 11:11am

As far as ADV, I think he could've been the player we saw in the Nebraska game. Just never really got the opportunity to play extended minutes, even while Lenzelle was out there being terrible.

Automatik

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Mar 24, 2014 8:33am

Della Valle is off to Europe.

http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/03/23/0322-della-valle-to-leave-osu.html

sleeper

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Mar 24, 2014 9:52am

Hope Ross leaves too. Complete shit of a player.

Automatik

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Mar 24, 2014 10:02am

Agreed. GTFO.

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KB0938

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Mar 24, 2014 11:26am

How the hell is ADV gettin signed to play anywhere? Because he was prettttttty bad, id be curious as to how much hes making over there

Automatik

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Mar 24, 2014 11:28am

Euro leagues are a different ball game. I'm sure he'll get plenty of decent looks from teams 6 figure contracts if I were to guess....not bad.

Automatik

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Mar 24, 2014 11:30am

Found more info....

http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2014/3/22/5537378/amedeo-della-valle-leaving-ohio-state

According to a report from Bucknuts' Alex Gleitman, ADV will enter into a multiyear deal with Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, which will pay him in the neighborhood of $300,000 over that period. Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia are expected to pick up the 100,000 Euros (~$137,000) buyout owed to to Novipiu Casale Monferrato, the Italian professional club who previously owned Della Valle's rights.

wildcats20

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Mar 24, 2014 11:31am

You have to remember he was the U-20 Euro Championship MVP only 1 summer ago. And like auto said, European basketball is totally different game. He will probably thrive overseas.

Automatik

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Mar 24, 2014 11:36am

I'd be gone too. Either ride the pine at OSU or get paid to develop in a pro league near your home? Easy decision.

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KB0938

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Mar 24, 2014 11:46am

I know its a different game, have a friend who currently plays overseas (Belgium). But ADV just flat out didnt look good to me, 300,000 per year is crazy for someone who struggled to even be worth his scholarship in the B1G lol.

And yeah I dont blame him for bolting for that money either, just surprised hes gettin it

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birddog23

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Mar 24, 2014 11:49am

KB0938;1595984 wrote:I know its a different game, have a friend who currently plays overseas (Belgium). But ADV just flat out didnt look good to me, 300,000 per year is crazy for someone who struggled to even be worth his scholarship in the B1G lol.

And yeah I dont blame him for bolting for that money either, just surprised hes gettin it

Multi-year deal for $300,000 is what was mentioned. But, nevertheless, still great money.