RayJ thinks being the alpha on a mid Pac 12 team will help his draft stock … Because so many NBA GMs are tuned in to 11 PM tip for Utah vs Oregon State …
Being serious … There is no logical reason for him to pick Utah … I have no idea what he’s thinking …
Turning down $300,000+ …
I thought Kofi’s advisors were bad … This might be worse …
I actually buy into this. It's not necessarily the right decision and it's certainly not the decision that any of us want, but there are so many things that a young basketball player has to consider. Just think of all the things that might weigh into one's portal decision:
- Being the alpha on a lesser team in a lesser conference vs. competing for points and exposure on a really good team
- Geography (i.e. he's already lived in the Rocky Mountains)
- Influence of those around him (handlers, family, etc.)
- Rapport with coaching staff
- Team's emphasis on Offense vs. Defense; coach's philosophy & playing style
- Chances of playing in the Big Dance
- $$$ / NIL
- National TV exposure
- Proximity to one's family (ability for them to watch him play)
Point is, you just never know which of these carries the most weight.