Because you splurged for fyre fest?It’s so hard for me not to think “J-RUE” when I read his name
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NBA Draft Room one of the better mock drafts has a June 11th update. Ayo #25 to Clippers and Kofi with a dramatic move up to #31 Bucks.
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If he does well at the G League combine, there is a chance he could be invited to the main combine. This is essentially the last chance qualifier to get the invite that he wants/needs to get drafted.
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All he had to do was preserve his eligibility to come back for one more year, and this could have been a relatively simple process. Now, it's getting more complicated.
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I just don’t think he has any interest in another year of college ball. He’s ready to get paid. I’m sure he knows the risk/reward and is willing to move forward with whatever his best pro opportunity is.
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In my opinion, it's just about keeping options open. How he feels a month from now (if he doesn't get an invite to the combine) could be really different from how he feels today. In any case, what's done is done. No turning back now.
Of course no combines in 2020, but in 2019, 11 players out of the G League combine(40 players) made it to the NBA combine. 5 or 6 G League combine athletes were drafted.
So no one knows if his selling of memorabilia has made him ineligible?
Given the looseness of rules lately and the likelihood that what he did will soon be permissible, who knows? But all indications are that he’s done here and moving on.
They don't pay much where he will be playing next year, but yes questionable if he "really cherished everything accomplished in Champaign."
I don't understand why the conclusion to Kofi selling a bunch of his memorabilia is he must not have enjoyed his time in Champaign.
1. Since declaring, he's made multiple posts on social media reminiscing and expressing joy from being a part of the program. If he's really gone, there's no benefit in doing this whatsoever.
2. He made lifelong friends, notably Giorgi, who we've seen him interact with firsthand
3. Athletes get an absurd amount of gear. What he gave away doesn't even scratch the surface. He's even made posts of himself working out in Illinois gear
Selling gear doesn't take away your memories. I don't think anyone here thinks Ayo hates Illinois and he sold his gear before Kofi. I'm sure even Dee Brown did a giveaway at some point. It's not that serious
1. Since declaring, he's made multiple posts on social media reminiscing and expressing joy from being a part of the program. If he's really gone, there's no benefit in doing this whatsoever.
2. He made lifelong friends, notably Giorgi, who we've seen him interact with firsthand
3. Athletes get an absurd amount of gear. What he gave away doesn't even scratch the surface. He's even made posts of himself working out in Illinois gear
Selling gear doesn't take away your memories. I don't think anyone here thinks Ayo hates Illinois and he sold his gear before Kofi. I'm sure even Dee Brown did a giveaway at some point. It's not that serious
JFGsCoffeeMug
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As far as I can tell, it's the fact he sold his piece of the net from the B1G championship that has some people riled up.
I honestly kind of get it. No one cares about random hats, shoes, and warm-ups. But the piece of net is just different.
I see your point, but the whole team is receiving rings. If I were receiving a ring, I'd probably sell the net too.
illini80
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Apparently no one knows. I don’t go those sites, but it seems like it would be fairly easy to see who’s selling their stuff and whether they plan to return or not.
He's also 21 years old. I might have done the same at that age.
I think that's the thing. I also think when he's in his 40s and his playing days are over he'll wish he had that piece of net for the trophy case in his man cave.
And....what if he sells the ring to?
If Kofi is truly leaving, he has nothing to gain from posting this. But he chose to. I'm going to just go with what he said rather than feed into random speculation.
And if he hates the University of Illinois? Then nothing. How he feels about the university doesn't change the memories he gave me or those games I enjoyed watching. He's described his experience at the University as nothing but positive. Thank you Kofi and best of luck with whatever is next.
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No one faulted Dee Brown when he was a spokesperson for Ranch dressing.
70 players and no invite, but staying in the draft. Brilliant.
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I can promise you athletes don’t care about the piece of the net except for in that specific moment. It’ll end up in a box for most. Pictures, videos, memories mean a lot more. Don’t overthink it.
Kofi and others in G-League Combine:
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NBA G League Announces Field Of 40 Draft Prospects For 2021 NBA G League Elite Camp In Chicago - The GLeague
NEW YORK, June 14, 2021 – The NBA G League today announced the field of 40 prospects for NBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm® who will attend the 2021 NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place June 19-21 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The 2021 NBA G League Elite Camp gives players an […]
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