Yes, that would be nice. I wasn’t sure if I should post the Oturo post here or the Looking Ahead to 2020-21 thread.I wish Ga
Luka Garza should join him.
Yes, that would be nice. I wasn’t sure if I should post the Oturo post here or the Looking Ahead to 2020-21 thread.I wish Ga
Luka Garza should join him.
You are a true basketball fanI’m interested in what will happen to the summer league because I already bought my trip
You are a true basketball fan
Does anyone find his non-entrance quite interesting? I think it says something about the state of the NBA today and the types of players they are looking for. Garza couldn't have had a better year. The stats and film and accolades all prove that he's a top tier talent...yet he has not entered his name into the Draft nor do I see his name on mock drafts yet!! I don't possibly see any more work that can be done on his part other than waiting for next year to see if the draft thins out on the center position and he puts his name in the pot. I find this interesting as a story for Kofi for a couple of reasons: 1) It almost affirms that he's not leaving (though much of that concern has gone away anyways...still, you never know) 2) It opens up the door a bit more to him returning even for a Jr year season and 3) he'll have to adjust his game a bit to show what the NBA wants more of or double down on what he is and dominate in that fashionI wish Ga
Luka Garza should join him.
Does anyone find his non-entrance quite interesting? I think it says something about the state of the NBA today and the types of players they are looking for. Garza couldn't have had a better year. The stats and film and accolades all prove that he's a top tier talent...yet he has not entered his name into the Draft nor do I see his name on mock drafts yet!! I don't possibly see any more work that can be done on his part other than waiting for next year to see if the draft thins out on the center position and he puts his name in the pot. I find this interesting as a story for Kofi for a couple of reasons: 1) It almost affirms that he's not leaving (though much of that concern has gone away anyways...still, you never know) 2) It opens up the door a bit more to him returning even for a Jr year season and 3) he'll have to adjust his game a bit to show what the NBA wants more of or double down on what he is and dominate in that fashion
I feel bad for Garza because he does really deserve to take the next step. He outplayed two other centers in the B1G but isn't even considered an option for the next step yet they are 1st round locks?!?! Go figure.
the thing that has me curious is that he says over and over he will be one and done, however he was excited about Goodes comittment, as if hes expecting to be there for year 2 and play with goode.. then goode commented back let's get to work bro.. what's your guys take ?
I gotta disagree here. For me, I do not want to become a 1-done school. I also do not think that having a 1-done system brings that many more championships. Plus, I just don't like it. Sorry, irrational, but just opinion.If Kofi stays in the draft, he will become the first true "one-and-done" player in Illini basketball history. If this becomes a new trend, that won't necessarily be a bad thing.
The University of Washington has a 1 and done tradition that has resulted in a two-tier team — the superstars and the scrubs. Sullen pouting on the bench. Chaotic timeouts and mental mistakes afterwards. Heroball for days. Uncoachable future stars. None of which translated to success on the floor; through two coaches now going back over 10 years.I gotta disagree here. For me, I do not want to become a 1-done school. I also do not think that having a 1-done system brings that many more championships. Plus, I just don't like it. Sorry, irrational, but just opinion.
2 last year, 1 this year, and from their incoming class probably 2-3 next year. Was actually surprised to find they only had 1 one and done between 2013-2018. Maybe their recent one and dones are a testament to their struggles this season.Personally think UNC is the best school to try and emulate (obviously easier said than done.. but UK and Duke are uniquely 1 and done heavy). Without looking up actual numbers, feels like UNC maybe has 1 1 and done every other year. They have a few early entrants, but the focus of their recruiting seems to be in the 20-50 range. You grab talent that is on the cusp of being NBA ready--perhaps some need all 4 years, others 3, and maybe you get surprised by a couple now and then and they go after one. You still have a deep team with some serious talent and a decent amount of age.
Not saying they dont go after and get top 20 guys frequently, but they live in another space compared to Duke/UK yet they have been just as competitive. There are different levels of being a 1 and done school (and it's going to change very quickly over the next few years). Just because you occasionally have one and dones doesnt mean your team needs to be dependent on them (like PNWIllini mentioned with Washington--and they do a poor job of it).
I don’t want to emulate a program that cheats (academic scandal) and gets away with it because the NCAA is too ball less to do anything about itPersonally think UNC is the best school to try and emulate (obviously easier said than done.. but UK and Duke are uniquely 1 and done heavy). Without looking up actual numbers, feels like UNC maybe has 1 1 and done every other year. They have a few early entrants, but the focus of their recruiting seems to be in the 20-50 range. You grab talent that is on the cusp of being NBA ready--perhaps some need all 4 years, others 3, and maybe you get surprised by a couple now and then and they go after one. You still have a deep team with some serious talent and a decent amount of age.
Not saying they dont go after and get top 20 guys frequently, but they live in another space compared to Duke/UK yet they have been just as competitive. There are different levels of being a 1 and done school (and it's going to change very quickly over the next few years). Just because you occasionally have one and dones doesnt mean your team needs to be dependent on them (like PNWIllini mentioned with Washington--and they do a poor job of it).
Thought it went without saying I'd like the program to stay clean. Anyone who wants otherwise has exhibits 1-1000 on why that doesn't work.I don’t want to emulate a program that cheats (academic scandal) and gets away with it because the NCAA is too ball less to do anything about it
Andre Curbelo is gonna do that... Ayo is a scorer and needs to improve his shooting ability... ball handling and defense...IMHO if Ayo plays to his strengths, plays smart, drives hard, and has a pass first PG mentality while letting the shots come to him he can play his way back into the first round.. Dwill would be a great example of the type of mindset I'd like to see from him , Ayo does not have to try and win games on his own. We have good players and he can lead more effectively, take care of, share the ball and let the game come to him then he can make others better both he and our team will play much better the remainder of the year.
Ayo and Kofi left off of The Athletics mock draft posted today.
Overseas will be a real crap shoot this coming yearIf Ayo or Kofi aren't drafted will they have the option of returning, and would they? I mean Italy has a league.