I think Haliburton stays.
Worst case scenario, we have Haliburton, Lewis, Griffin, Conditt, Lard (assuming he keeps his act together), Jacobson, Nixon. That's not terrible.
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I think Haliburton stays.
Worst case scenario, we have Haliburton, Lewis, Griffin, Conditt, Lard (assuming he keeps his act together), Jacobson, Nixon. That's not terrible.
I still think Lewis has a lot of potential. Still raw but he has the measurable s and athleticism.
He just needs longer stretches of time to play. He seems pretty nervous when he gets out there and makes a dumb mistake then he sits.
I'm obviously not a good judge of talent. But I'll go to Frachilla's opinion. "THT is not close to being ready for the NBA."
So, if he wants to play in the G-league have at it.
So, if he wants to play in the G-league have at it.
I would be absolutely shocked if Haliburton leaves. I could see wigginton and THT, but I expect at least one of them back.
I never would have though THT could go this year but seeing those Mock Drafts has my stomach doing summer-salts. If I had to make a prediction. Wiggi goes, THT is back, Halli is back.
I don't think think Wigginton is ready but I do think he was regretting not leaving last year and the chief reason he had such a hard time deal with this year.
I don't think think Wigginton is ready but I do think he was regretting not leaving last year and the chief reason he had such a hard time deal with this year.
He's 6'5, advanced defensive skills for the age and shoots the 3 well, albeit with a somewhat wonky shot. If you think he can develop his PG skills more he has a ton of upside.
I'm betting NBA teams will wait and see if he's a true PG though. Depending on how next year shakes out though I could see him leaving for the draft.
i think the team's going to get real crowded with talent and it's going to hurt recruiting to some degree if no one besides the seniors go for the draft. best case scenario (IMHO) is that we have a good run in the tourney and THT's stock rises a bit more, to where he's a first-round lock. as much as i'd love to have him again, we are going to be more than dangerous enough next year with a more experienced Hali, Wiggs, Lard, Jake, Conditt and crew.
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and respect for whatever they decide! What’s guaranteed money for draftees? Is it lottery or entire first round?
THT has more NBA skills and he is versatile to play 2 to 4 depends on the team and roster... I would think he is in same category with Cam Reddish and Kevin Porter Jr... Great physical tools, and beautiful highlights but mediocre production...
There are not many good prospects this year, and THT had some pro-skill like Harden's step back 3 and ball handling is great for his age. It is something Lindell Wigginton and NWB never made... Though very inconsistent, that is high potential he has... And if he stays, he probably needs a production like Shayok this year to keep in top 20 next year NBA draft... I think he should go if he is promised late 1st round...
Haliburton just does not have any off dribble jumper yet. And as a PG, without any jumper he cannot survive. It is much easier to guard if you can only make open 3 without dribbling...
LW now is a SG with 6'2'' height and 6'2'' wingspan... His jumper is high and hard to block, but other than that, he is particularly impressive... I think he stay in the draft and try to get 2nd round...If he get undrafted, he can still come back based on the new rule...
There are not many good prospects this year, and THT had some pro-skill like Harden's step back 3 and ball handling is great for his age. It is something Lindell Wigginton and NWB never made... Though very inconsistent, that is high potential he has... And if he stays, he probably needs a production like Shayok this year to keep in top 20 next year NBA draft... I think he should go if he is promised late 1st round...
Haliburton just does not have any off dribble jumper yet. And as a PG, without any jumper he cannot survive. It is much easier to guard if you can only make open 3 without dribbling...
LW now is a SG with 6'2'' height and 6'2'' wingspan... His jumper is high and hard to block, but other than that, he is particularly impressive... I think he stay in the draft and try to get 2nd round...If he get undrafted, he can still come back based on the new rule...
If they stay, great that will just make us that much better next year. If they go, great that always is a boost for recruiting and great publicity for the school’s program.
How do you replace a maybe gone player who waits until late June to let us know if he's coming back or not? Are replacement recruits going to sit by that long to see if they have an offer? This does not seem fair to the college coaches. With the new transfer rules, its like the NCAA is nothing but a semi-pro farm league for the NBA.
Wigginton probably really wants to go -- but not sure he gets drafted at this point. He might go just to go, but his optimal strategy at this point might be to come back and win Big 12 player of the year next year to raise his profile before giving it a go.
Horton-Tucker is far from being an NBA player (attempting Harden fallback threes does not make you hit them like James Harden does), though his length, age, and potential will attract and NBA team. I would think he would be dangerously close to the 30-31 threshold, but he has the most immediate draft potential. I could see him going pretty easily, too.
Horton-Tucker is far from being an NBA player (attempting Harden fallback threes does not make you hit them like James Harden does), though his length, age, and potential will attract and NBA team. I would think he would be dangerously close to the 30-31 threshold, but he has the most immediate draft potential. I could see him going pretty easily, too.
I think at a minimum next year we have:
Nixon
Haliburton
Jacobson
Conditt
Not a bad place to start from. If LW stays I think that is the starting 5. If not, the oppty for Lewis or Griffin is there to step up.
I hope Lard gets it together and has something to say about the lineup but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Nixon
Haliburton
Jacobson
Conditt
Not a bad place to start from. If LW stays I think that is the starting 5. If not, the oppty for Lewis or Griffin is there to step up.
I hope Lard gets it together and has something to say about the lineup but I wouldn't hold my breath.
