Moving the goal posts now.
It wasn’t a 100% guarantee if Rez stayed. There were insiders that said it wasn’t going to happen. I think Rez was jealous of T’s usage and the staff didn’t know how he’d respond to that.
Money and playing time.
I am not an insider but I am pretty sure Rez’s money went to Mirk and Z.
I am pretty sure if we lost Tomi or Mirk this offseason we would’ve gotten the overseas big that went to ‘Nova. I think it would’ve been a similar situation.
Does Rez become the 9th pick if he stays? Probably not…
Is Illinois better if he stays? Probably not bc that would mean no Mirk.
I think this is a rare case of win-win for both parties.
I hope that happens bc TJ is overrated and wears a polo 2 too small.
IIRC McCollum is friends with May… maybe that could help with retention which I wouldn’t like