as someone pointed out in another thread, heck maybe this one, that Texas loss is looming large. It could have more impact on our program than originally thought in that we would have had a better seed and Royce would not have played against so many projected NBA guys in the first couple of rounds. Had we gotten a better seed, there is a good chance we are still in the tournament. Sure Royce would have eventually gone up against those high caliber players, but if we were to make a sweet 16, an elite 8 or even a final 4 then I think most of us would feel a lot better with Royce leaving since we accomplished something our program hadn't done in several years. In the end, Royce deserves the best and if that is going to the NBA at this time, so be it.
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And ISU is going to start getting 4-5 of those caliber players every year?
C'mon man!!!
And ISU is going to start getting 4-5 of those caliber players every year?
C'mon man!!!
Clearly I don't think we'll ever get talent like that. Obviously it's a pointless debate, but good lord do we have stupid fans, if they wouldn't be happy with that type of program.
Really? C'mon. I suppose you also think that Saban pays players at UA. :SLEEP:
Cal gets these players because he has demonstrated that he can get them into the League and has no issues with them leaving early if they're ready. Like him or not, he's a charismatic guy who knows how to relate to these kids. Maybe he's just their final "handler" until the NBA draft; but paying them he is not. UK has more NCAA compliance officers than any other school mostly due to the perception of the public regarding these issues.
I believe if Royce is a possible 25-35 pick this year, if he came back and showed to be a complete monster in the block with C. Lucious being the true PG next year it would make his stock skyrocket to top 5-10. He wont be bringing the ball down the court in the league, like he did for us this yr.
I was just linking it for the pic. I dont pay to be an insider. Figure I give ESPN enough every month in my Dirctv bill.
I don't have Insider either, but after looking at what I could from that link he's not in the Top 10 at least.
On a somewhat related note I know he's listed as 6-8, but I don't think after seeing him up close and in person he's 6-8. I rode in the elevator with him and some of the other players in Louisville and he didn't look at all much taller than Melvin, who's listed at 6-6. If I had to guess I'd say he tops off at 6-7, but again that's a total guess on my part.
Does anyone know what the signing bonus/starting salary difference is between lotto picks and late first rounders?
Said he raised his draft stock a lot in the first weekend of the tournament. Although, also said his unique play can be good and bad from an NBA team standpoint and team interviews will be important. Not a lot we didn't already know.
I can't imagine his interviews will be anything but impressive. They'll have questions about the anxiouty issues of course. But Royce comes across as very impressive in every interview I've heard. Hell, the NBA guys might appreciate someone who is forthcoming about their problems. And they'll have Hoiberg's analysis.
I have a feeling that his strength and other "measurables" will only help move Royce up, and I think talking to him will be a huge plus too. Plus, I'm sure they will talk to, and trust, Freddie's opinion on the matter, which can only help.
We're pretty much talking about imaginary scenarios, so I'm going with mine if you don't mind. In the next thread, we can argue about who gets to take Kate Upton home, ok?
