This?
Because that same link was updated after he transferred to Illinois. I took the screenshot today; not on April 17th.
You don’t get a different player profile on ESPN for transferring.
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Because that same link was updated after he transferred to Illinois. I took the screenshot today; not on April 17th.
You don’t get a different player profile on ESPN for transferring.
I agree that when you are going to get drafted high, it makes sense to go and secure your future. However, the gap between the first couple of picks and the rest gets wider every year. For example the difference between being the first pick this year (~$52M over 4 years) and being the 7th pick this year (~$28M over 4 years) is the same gap between being the 7th pick and an early second round pick. Every slot at the top of the draft makes a big difference. In the teens and 20s it stops making a big difference.
All that is to say, going back to school to be one of the top 1 or 2 picks vs. the 6th or 7th pick actually could make financial sense if you get a large NIL deal to go back. Plus you enter the league that much more physically ready to compete and make an impact - there are plenty of lottery picks that went after their freshman year, drafted on potential and flame out and never get that big money contract, because they went to the wrong team, weren't used correctly, not allowed to develop etc.
I'm not saying that will be Keaton, we all think he's going to make it, but it's something to consider and he and his family seem to be thinking about this the right way, what is best for Keaton and his future. I don't think there is a wrong decision for him, I think either path leads to greatness for him.
soupy17
- MI
After a business trip earlier in the week, I got some updates in to the spreadsheet with some of the latest names and some CB's with the date received.
Link to the Portal Tracker Sheet
Link to the Portal Tracker Sheet
As much as it pains me to say it, Michigan hit a grandslam in hiring Dusty May and they aren't going anywhere. The Juwan Howard days are done
I was watching that behind the scenes, "Made for March" show on Paramount, I left impressed with May.
The good news is, Illinois is right there with them. Now to win a Championship!
Krombopulos_Michael
- Aurora, Illinois (that’s a suburb of Chicago)
Dusty on track to being Hurley 2.0.
Wouldn’t be shocked for an annual non-con game between these two. Win-win.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
The money and the fame are part of it, sure, but it's about more than that. These kids have poured their blood sweat and tears into this game since before they can remember, and have risen and stuck with it and achieved, because they have the burning fire inside to BE GREAT.
The NBA, regardless of whatever struggles it may be having, is the apex of the sport of basketball on earth, it is the top of the mountain. And Keaton Wagler has been called, he's being offered a seat among the titans. He's not going to reject that call, he was born for this.
Pre knee injury Steve Kerr was also absolutely ridiculous. One of the best shooters I've ever seen and far more explosive a player than the post knee injury Steve Kerr we saw in the NBA. A high volume 50%+ 3pt shooter who could also drain the midrange? If only he had kids like that...
Will's last 1/3 of the season was by far his best stretch so this is completely not true. KJ, yes, but he was never the same after the injury.
I apologize if this has already been asked.
Has LOV (Loss of value insurance) been discussed?
If Keaton got a huge bag at Illinois and wanted to stay for whatever reason, could LOV (which he could then easily afford) significantly shift the risk / reward analysis?
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Has LOV (Loss of value insurance) been discussed?
If Keaton got a huge bag at Illinois and wanted to stay for whatever reason, could LOV (which he could then easily afford) significantly shift the risk / reward analysis?
Loss-of-Value Insurance for NBA Draft Picks | Shared Grok Conversation
If a player decides not to go to the NBA draft even though they're a draft pick, can they purchase i
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Apologies if its been said already, but I recall Jake Davis was said to be one of the primary (the primary?) team leaders. Add that to his value on the court and he is even harder to replace.
Will Riley looks great; however, his organization is one of the worst in the NBA. It has been that way for 30 years.
Keaton needs to think very hard about where he might end up. I would make my decision based on that. I would do my best to avoid Sacramento, Memphis, Utah and New Orleans.
Yes - most guys on NBA boards have it regardless of sticking aroundI apologize if this has already been asked.
Has LOV (Loss of value insurance) been discussed?
If Keaton got a huge bag at Illinois and wanted to stay for whatever reason, could LOV (which he could then easily afford) significantly shift the risk / reward analysis?
Loss-of-Value Insurance for NBA Draft Picks | Shared Grok Conversation
If a player decides not to go to the NBA draft even though they're a draft pick, can they purchase i
I'd take Keaton back for another year if we must...
Fair point, maybe I'm more referring to KJ. Will kind of at least felt like he had his agents in his ear all season, wanting to go pro as soon as he could, but I haven't felt that way from Keaton. KJ seemed to stop trying as hard once it was in the bag, though could be injury related. Love seeing both do well in the pros regardless.
Funny enough, when I first started watching Keaton, I thought he looked like a Will 2.0: bit of an undersized physique but tall kid that will drive to the basket and somehow not fail to get the bucket.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Not necessarily disagreeing with this take, but this is still a gamble in itself. There is never a strong guarantee that you could move into the top 1 or 2 picks by going back to college for an additional season. You will be one year older (which actually might be a negative as crazy as that sounds), and sometimes teams in the draft lottery actually want the raw talent and being able to develop them in their own way. However, the exploding NIL deals do make this a tougher decision than in the past. Players projected in the lower part of the first round definitely do have a tough decision to make.
Generally speaking, players drafted in the top 7 of the draft generally get pretty good opportunities early in their career to get good playing time. Therefore, I still suspect that players projected to go in the draft lottery all stay in the draft. Getting out of that rookie contract a year sooner than going back to college is important, especially if the player is willing to bet on themself.
I apologize if this has already been asked.
Has LOV (Loss of value insurance) been discussed?
If Keaton got a huge bag at Illinois and wanted to stay for whatever reason, could LOV (which he could then easily afford) significantly shift the risk / reward analysis?
Loss-of-Value Insurance for NBA Draft Picks | Shared Grok Conversation
If a player decides not to go to the NBA draft even though they're a draft pick, can they purchase i
Does he have siblings that come to all the games too?
Most recruiting sites still list him at 180 pounds, so that's great he's already up to 210 - Fletch will turn him into a monster next year
Your pay rate per game played is higher if you don't make the tourney.Lol … One of those schools is not like the others …
Not to mention Jeffrey Jordan played here for Weber.
Edit: Sorry...I see plenty of folks beat me to this fact.
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