It’s not like he’s going to go somewhere and be buried on a bench and not play next year. He will continue to develop as a player. He will just get paid while doing so. If he continues to develop his pay will go up each year. These overseas contracts aren’t long term contracts. The argument to stay if you think you can improve your draft stock from late first round to mid first round makes some sense. The argument to stay because you might get $20,000 more on your first contract makes little sense. Leron is not going to be an NBA player next year or the year after or ever most likely. I think it is wrong to think that the only way can develop is by staying at Illinois. He will be playing against good competition and believe this, if he’s good enough to jump up in competition, scouts will find him.
Leron Black to pursue professional career
It’s not like he’s going to go somewhere and be buried on a bench and not play next year. He will continue to develop as a player. He will just get paid while doing so. If he continues to develop his pay will go up each year. These overseas contracts aren’t long term contracts. The argument to stay if you think you can improve your draft stock from late first round to mid first round makes some sense. The argument to stay because you might get $20,000 more on your first contract makes little sense. Leron is not going to be an NBA player next year or the year after or ever most likely. I think it is wrong to think that the only way can develop is by staying at Illinois. He will be playing against good competition and believe this, if he’s good enough to jump up in competition, scouts will find him.
No guarantees, especially with important recruits like Ramey and Jones still deciding weather they'll play home games in Champaign. Plus there's Rutgers...
Sorry to see the young man move on, but entirely understandable.
Best of wishes now and in the future to the young man and his family.
Best of wishes now and in the future to the young man and his family.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Let's see who else we bring in this offseason before we declare another no postseason year next year.
We're getting in more of BU type players.
I'm excited for next season.
Good bye to Leron. Thanks for everything you brought to the U of I!!! I'm glad he took great advantage of his second chance, and I'm sure he'll be a great ambassador for the University, wherever he ends up.
Hope to see him playing in the NBA soon!!!
We're getting in more of BU type players.
I'm excited for next season.
Good bye to Leron. Thanks for everything you brought to the U of I!!! I'm glad he took great advantage of his second chance, and I'm sure he'll be a great ambassador for the University, wherever he ends up.
Hope to see him playing in the NBA soon!!!
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Ubermensch
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It just occurred to me that UI announced this on the first day of the tournament. Wise decision. People outside Illinois aren't going to be talking about this today.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal
Nobody outside of Illinois is ever talking about us any more, my friend.
Ubermensch
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RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
So you're saying his growth plates are still open?
Leron's decision now magnify's the need for Finke to stay even more. If he decides to transfer, we might as well start playing for 2019 (which we probably already have). :tsk:
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Don't think it is a death knoll but improvement is going to depend more on individual improvement and adaptation to the system than talent infusion. Lineup of Ebo, Finke, Kipper, Ayo, and Trent will be as good defensively as last years team and probably better because of experience. Scoring makeup is like losing Hill (equivalent scoring to Black). Kane will be better off the bench than Ebo this year. If Trice and Jones come we have backup for Finke and Kipper. DaMonte and TeJon to back up the guards and AJ as a floater.
Leron was getting really fun to watch - skilled - going to miss him BUT i wish him the BEST of luck. I hope he has the time of his life overseas or in the nba!
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Ouch!!!
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
Ah. I see. We. Thanks for clarifying.
People have been overwhelmingly supportive of Leron's decision. It's bad from a basketball standpoint for the fans, but only sociopaths will criticize him for it.
Totally support Leron and his decision. Wish him nothing but the best.
BUT from an Illini basketball position, man this sucks
BUT from an Illini basketball position, man this sucks
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
It is an exciting time of his life. Getting married, graduating, and likely a pro gig overseas. Nothing but support and gratitude for Leron.
