College Bball Thread

[Stuhoo 80,889]

Just now, NOLA Hoosier said:

Looks like this year could very well be the defining season for Painter. Their expectations are gonna be sky high. 

And their schedule will no longer include double plays against the entire bottom half of the conference. And it is unlikely that will go a second straight season without losing one minute to injuries..

F ‘em.

[RaceToTheTop 25,841]

16 minutes ago, str8baller said:

His feedback must’ve been really bad. There’s really nothing he can do to improve his stock. Good for Purdue, tho. 

The accounts were that the feedback was  little better than expected as he was thought to be a late second round draftee and the thought afterwards was early to mid second.  But he is what he is and in today's NBA that's not what teams are looking for.

[cthomas 6,478]

2 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

The accounts were that the feedback was  little better than expected as he was thought to be a late second round draftee and the thought afterwards was early to mid second.  But he is what he is and in today's NBA that's not what teams are looking for.

It's also not what wins games in March.

[Hardwood83 4,774]

15 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

The accounts were that the feedback was  little better than expected as he was thought to be a late second round draftee and the thought afterwards was early to mid second.  But he is what he is and in today's NBA that's not what teams are looking for.

So what is the plan. Enjoy the ambiance of West Laffy for another year then get a contract in Poland or Egypt? Or does he think he can improve his stock and slip into the 1st round?

[TheWatShot 14,006]

11 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

So what is the plan. Enjoy the ambiance of West Laffy for another year then get a contract in Poland or Egypt? Or does he think he can improve his stock and slip into the 1st round?

Trilly Donovan said he wanted a multi-year guarantee from someone. Probably a non-starter for just about every NBA team. Second rounders aren't guaranteed contracts at all, let alone multi-year deals. 

[LamarCheeks 18,948]

I guess Franklin had left the door slightly open. He just shut it. 

He ain't gonna get drafted, though ... 
 

 

[Tasmanian Devil 1,571]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

I guess Franklin had left the door slightly open. He just shut it. 

He ain't gonna get drafted, though ... 
 

 

Sometimes it’s not just about getting drafted but starting the professional career - whether G League, Europe, etc. Coming back adds no value for him.

[ebridges24 2,441]

12 hours ago, Hardwood83 said:

So what is the plan. Enjoy the ambiance of West Laffy for another year then get a contract in Poland or Egypt? Or does he think he can improve his stock and slip into the 1st round?

Supposedly, he can shoot 3's pretty well, maybe he's going to try to show that this year. I'd give him 3's all day long rather than layups.

[RaceToTheTop 25,841]

Trilly Donovan tweeting that there has been a lot of chatter today about U Conn wanting to leave the Big East.

[Demo 20,032]

1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Trilly Donovan tweeting that there has been a lot of chatter today about U Conn wanting to leave the Big East.

To go where? 

[vemmeistars 202]

36 minutes ago, Demo said:

To go where? 

Big 12 for football $. Seems like a bad move for hoops. If Calipari doesn't make it to the 2nd weekend, I could see Hurley replacing him at UK.

[RaceToTheTop 25,841]

5 hours ago, Demo said:

To go where? 

ACC would make sense but I don't think the ACC is looking to add at this point. 

But Pat Forde reported a couple of weeks ago that if the Big 12 fails to get to 14 to 16 teams by bringing in Pac 12 teams, U Conn is on their short list.

[go iu bb 6,093]

1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

ACC would make sense but I don't think the ACC is looking to add at this point. 

But Pat Forde reported a couple of weeks ago that if the Big 12 fails to get to 14 to 16 teams by bringing in Pac 12 teams, U Conn is on their short list.

That has to be correct. The ACC is struggling to stay together (8 teams have or recently had an interest in leaving. When that's the case, looking to expand wouldn't make sense. 

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[Stuhoo 80,889]

24 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

Well then … Kentucky basketball this week:

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On 5/31/2023 at 10:44 PM, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Audige is staying the in draft

Probably a smart move. If I am a franchise, he's a perfect 2nd round prospect. As a Pacers/Heat fan... I'd take him on either. Great defender with great length who can play the 2 and 3 positions. I think he's a better prospect than a Bufkin(Jordan Poole 2.0).

[Tasmanian Devil 1,571]

On 5/31/2023 at 11:00 PM, Stuhoo said:

And their schedule will no longer include double plays against the entire bottom half of the conference. And it is unlikely that will go a second straight season without losing one minute to injuries..

F ‘em.

Might be your best post ever Stu

[HoosierHoopster 6,992]

On 5/31/2023 at 10:54 PM, LamarCheeks said:

I guess Franklin had left the door slightly open. He just shut it. 

He ain't gonna get drafted, though ... 
 

 

Timing is interesting. He was just working out with, as I recall, the Pacers, and I think some others. He may have been told he’s likely to be picked in the 2d, or it may be he’s going pro regardless and will see how the draft shakes out.

[go iu bb 6,093]

26 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Timing is interesting. He was just working out with, as I recall, the Pacers, and I think some others. He may have been told he’s likely to be picked in the 2d, or it may be he’s going pro regardless and will see how the draft shakes out.

I don't think he's NBA caliber so more likely the latter than the former.

[HoosierHoopster 6,992]

3 hours ago, go iu bb said:

I don't think he's NBA caliber so more likely the latter than the former.

Could well be, just interesting timing. He’ll make a good living playing pro ball regardless.