Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 9, 2015 9:57am
You don't have to declare for the NBA Draft until April 26th, but those that have can opt to return to college by April 14th. So if you're unrepresented by an agent, you can withdraw your name by April 14th. Last year it was April 15th, so I don't think it has changed.
I hope they fix this though. At least make them the same date, so you can see who all enters the draft and decide whether to withdraw.
I hope they fix this though. At least make them the same date, so you can see who all enters the draft and decide whether to withdraw.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 9, 2015 2:43pm
All 7 are leaving.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 9, 2015 2:46pm
I just don't see the Harrison twins or Cauley-Stein having sustainable NBA careers.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 9, 2015 3:36pm
Sustainable or good? With Cauley-Stein's size and athleticism, I don't see him not having a 10-year+ career, barring injury. Now, how good of a career is another thing.
The Harrison Twins (and Dakari Johnson), I think many agree with you. Then again, all 3 passed up the NBA last year, when their stock was higher. Some guys just want to start a new chapter in their lives and make some money.
The Harrison Twins (and Dakari Johnson), I think many agree with you. Then again, all 3 passed up the NBA last year, when their stock was higher. Some guys just want to start a new chapter in their lives and make some money.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 9, 2015 5:14pm
Jahlil Okafor officially declares. I'm shocked!
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Apr 9, 2015 6:43pm
^^^Really?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 9, 2015 6:47pm
No.Spock;1720421 wrote:^^^Really?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Apr 9, 2015 7:01pm
Bobby Hurley to Arizona State.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 10, 2015 12:54am
Good hire. Like his brother Danny at Rhode Island, I think Bobby is a coach on the rise. He could be elite one day. With that said, hopefully it works out better than it did for the last ACC guy.Mulva;1720427 wrote:Bobby Hurley to Arizona State.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Apr 10, 2015 1:04am
The Harrison twins should honestly stay in school and get a degree. Good chance neither gets drafted
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 10, 2015 8:02am
No.Classyposter58;1720471 wrote:The Harrison twins should honestly stay in school and get a degree. Good chance neither gets drafted
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 10, 2015 9:01am
Thing is, many guys could easily get a degree. Even John Wall will get his degree from UK eventually, as he's taken classes during summer. Turning down even a chance to make an NBA roster, or make decent 6-figures in Europe for college, unless you LOVE college and think your stock can go way up is stupid.
Look at the list of NBA early entrants across the sport and at least 1/3 of them get ripped. It's hard to say I wouldn't do the same thing.
Look at the list of NBA early entrants across the sport and at least 1/3 of them get ripped. It's hard to say I wouldn't do the same thing.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 10, 2015 10:04am
Getting drafted isn't the problem; its actually getting an NBA contract. Neither is a 1st round draft pick so I think they both get selected in the 2nd round. However a 2nd round draft pick is not guaranteed a contract and neither will get that. They will end up ballin' against 5'2 Chinese dudes for their entire life.Classyposter58;1720471 wrote:The Harrison twins should honestly stay in school and get a degree. Good chance neither gets drafted
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Apr 10, 2015 10:43am
Rip Lauren Hill
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 10, 2015 10:58am
Saw that earlier. Sad news.gerb131;1720548 wrote:Rip Lauren Hill
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 10, 2015 11:06am
Stories like that always remind me that as good as it can be at times, a lot of the time life sucks. Enjoy it while you can.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Apr 10, 2015 11:54am
You can get a degree at any age. If you want to make money off of athleticism you only have a small window to do so.Classyposter58;1720471 wrote:The Harrison twins should honestly stay in school and get a degree. Good chance neither gets drafted
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 10, 2015 12:03pm
Sam Dekker to the NBA. Wisconsin rented him for 3 years. You know, like Kentucky did with that Willie Cauley-Stein guy.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Apr 10, 2015 12:11pm
Their ranked 57th and 80th on the draft board. Why not stay and try to develop your game more and possibly move up in the draftGOONx19;1720563 wrote:You can get a degree at any age. If you want to make money off of athleticism you only have a small window to do so.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 10, 2015 12:25pm
A sure fire first round draft pick.Azubuike24;1720566 wrote:Sam Dekker to the NBA. Wisconsin rented him for 3 years. You know, like Kentucky did with that Willie Cauley-Stein guy.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 10, 2015 12:28pm
Because, generally, the longer you stay in school, the worse-ranked you wind up being because the NBA is all about potential. They don't want well-developed 22-year-olds when they can get raw, but super-talented 19-year-olds. Especially since a lot of NBA guys aren't overly enamored with the college game and its 35-second clock.Classyposter58;1720570 wrote:Their ranked 57th and 80th on the draft board. Why not stay and try to develop your game more and possibly move up in the draft
You could say that about the Harrisons this year. I did a bit of research and found they plummeted in a huge way after the Louisville game (Aaron: 2-10, 2-7 from three; Andrew: six TOs and 1-6 shooting), going from as high as first-round picks to completely off the board in some cases. The longer one stays, the more likely it is that reality trumps potential.
P
Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Apr 10, 2015 2:17pm
That is more like a lease than a rental.Azubuike24;1720566 wrote:Sam Dekker to the NBA. Wisconsin rented him for 3 years. You know, like Kentucky did with that Willie Cauley-Stein guy.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 10, 2015 2:23pm
sleeper;1720579 wrote:A sure fire first round draft pick.
Definitely.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 11, 2015 12:29am
Time to close this one out for the year.