I don’t think "Hawkins is going to transfer because he didn't play in the Iowa game" is a good take. But "Hawkins is going to transfer because fans said he should play more" is also not a good take.You know - it's no surprise that people always want to transfer with the narratives fans put out. I saw someone say, "Why didn't Coleman get more tick? This would be the smart decision if we're trying to recruit his former teammate".
Are we playing to win or to recruit? If fans were constantly in my ear about how I should play more, it might make me feel like I'm entitled to more and prevent me from earning a spot. Food for thought.
My comment was less about Hawkins and just a general comment. I think people create noise out of fear that makes people consider things they weren't even considering before. I think it can also amplify conversations being had by those in a close circle. Just food for thought.I don’t think "Hawkins is going to transfer because he didn't play in the Iowa game" is a good take. But "Hawkins is going to transfer because fans said he should play more" is also not a good take.
I just think players probably give very little, if any, weight to what fans say on message boards or social media. If anyone is stoking resentment about minutes or the like, it's going to be friends/family/AAU coaches etc., not random fans whining on Loyalty.My comment was less about Hawkins and just a general comment. I think people create noise out of fear that makes people consider things they weren't even considering before.
I respectfully disagree. Players read social media just like anyone else. Players look their name up on social media. I don't think anyone is void of being influenced by what they read. Just like how constantly seeing an ad may influence my buying decisions, constantly seeing fans saying I deserve to play more might plant the idea in my head and lead me to open that conversation to my circle.I just think players probably give very little, if any, weight to what fans say on message boards or social media. If anyone is stoking resentment about minutes or the like, it's going to be friends/family/AAU coaches etc., not random fans whining on Loyalty.
I kind of love how BU gets after players in practice. He's not just berating them; he's looking to raise the floor on our intensity level.Haven't seen this posted, but it's a fun watch -
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he simply has something you just cant teach...I'll post this video again in this thread. Since it was referenced.
Also, I love watching Curbelo. If you've ever played the game with a good court vision guy, then you know how much fun they make it to play basketball. Curbelo appears to have what it takes to be the best I've seen at Illinois at this.
Last year I didn’t think there was a chance of losing Kofi, until there was. Next year I am just expecting it. However, if he does return I don’t expect much drop off. Certainly it will hurt to lose Ayo but the additional experience of Belo, Ace, Grandison, Hawk and the possible additions of BBV and Hutch as well as Goode and ?. In total better balance and strength at every position.
there is still a place in the nba for a rebounder. You dont have to get more than nine minutes out of a great rebounder for him to help out.Kofi still isn't a great NBA prospect unfortunately for him due to the style of play of the nba. He would have been a first rounder 10 years ago. He would have been a lottery pick 20 years ago.
The game is just that different and it stinks for him. He's certainly a stud at the collegiate level and I hope he develops what the NBA is looking for but it's hard to determine if that'll happen.
Dennis Rodman made a lot of money being that guythere is still a place in the nba for a rebounder. You dont have to get more than nine minutes out of a great rebounder for him to help out.
So I was just casually browsing some mock drafts.. Saw the most unforgivable thing I've ever seen.
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If I'm getting drafted by the Sacramento Kings, I'd stay in school.So I was just casually browsing some mock drafts.. Saw the most unforgivable thing I've ever seen.
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Any NBA team should be ecstatic to be able to draft Ayo outside the first round. I think he goes around 25 or so, he's improved on everything he was dinged for last season, like shooting and physicality.So I was just casually browsing some mock drafts.. Saw the most unforgivable thing I've ever seen.
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Could also make another tape (albeit shorter) of his turnovers and mistakes haha. Love the kid thoughI'll post this video again in this thread. Since it was referenced.
Also, I love watching Curbelo. If you've ever played the game with a good court vision guy, then you know how much fun they make it to play basketball. Curbelo appears to have what it takes to be the best I've seen at Illinois at this.
Even if it's Iowa???If I'm getting drafted by the Sacramento Kings, I'd stay in school.