Maker brothers

[Hovadipo 61,978]

"I don't think he ever sees college," said one high-major assistant coach, estimating the odds that Maker will play college basketball at less than 50-50. Coaches with knowledge of his recruitment are split: Some think Maker will go overseas, others think he'll do the postgrad year, whether by choice or because of potential NCAA questions.



Hearing Mark Cuban, Bill Walton, and some other talk this could possibly be the route alot of these 1 and dones start taking. They are now being criticized by NBA scouts for all the AAU ball they play with so little coaching and fundamentals taught. NBA scouts and coaches say that players overseas come in more ready play right away than most of the AAU stars and 1 and dones. Mark Cuban has been quoted as saying in 10 years he wouldn't be surprised if the NBA was 80% foreign players.

I know the talent is still there for these kids so they will still get drafted, but surely this talk from GM's coaches and scouts in the NBA could have an effect on some decisions. Brandon Jennings and Emanual Muiday are the only two I have heard about, but Thon would be a huge one.

In fairness, he said he has no interest in the overseas route in the ESPN article. Unfortunately, it was also pointed out that the decision may not be his, which makes me really hate his handler.

[bnkepner 1,509]

Its been said by Thon and Ed Smith that the overseas deal is not in the cards for them. Hasn't worked well for Mundiay. He got hurt and cut by his Chinese team. If players could play in competitive European leagues then I would see the benefit but so far no one has gone that route and been super successful in the NBA

[Uwe Robb 1,072]

Its been said by Thon and Ed Smith that the overseas deal is not in the cards for them. Hasn't worked well for Mundiay. He got hurt and cut by his Chinese team. If players could play in competitive European leagues then I would see the benefit but so far no one has gone that route and been super successful in the NBA

I would say that the majority of kids would not do so just because of the distance away from home. I just never would put it past a certain few because everyone jokes about UK and OSU paying well, but China and other teams overseas can obviously pay in the millions for the right player.

 

I am glad that the NBA and others acknowledge that this AAU circuit is bad for the game though. Too many handlers and "guardians" running these teams and tourneys with no knowledge about the game and looking to get paid.

[bnkepner 1,509]

I would say that the majority of kids would not do so just because of the distance away from home. I just never would put it past a certain few because everyone jokes about UK and OSU paying well, but China and other teams overseas can obviously pay in the millions for the right player.

 

I am glad that the NBA and others acknowledge that this AAU circuit is bad for the game though. Too many handlers and "guardians" running these teams and tourneys with no knowledge about the game and looking to get paid.

Yeah China and other smaller pro leagues can pay a lot but those leagues only allow a certain amount of international players and if you get hurt, you get cut and then you have nothing. These kids aren't going to Europe and playing in the top leagues, they are playing in China and other leagues that aren't well developed.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,352]

hear me out~ the Maker brothers will don candy stripes! It has been written, let it be so!

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

hear me out~ the Maker brothers will don candy stripes! It has been written, let it be so!
 

As the Beatles said:  "Let it Be!" :biggrin:

 

As long as their recruitment is clean.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Spill the beans--Shake!

 

Do you know something?

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,352]

I don't know anything...except i want those two brothers wearing cream and crimson. I'm trying really hard to "will" it to happen. Also, i keep posting his info and fake rumors and other stuff to get his name noticeable on here and maybe his handler will take notice.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Keep it going---Shake!