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trajanJ said:
With the exception of just a couple of players, most are better off going when they are thinking about it. Staying another year usually doesn't help their draft position. Right now he can be drafted on potential. If he stays and his numbers don't improve his stock will go down. It comes down to him. Is he the type that really enjoys college and would like to have one more year? Or does he want to go to the NBA as soon as possible?
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100% right. If he goes this year he can still be a project with potential to develop... If he goes next year, just that one extra year will raise expectations and he will be expected to be ready to go... The ankle tweak is something to think about too... Sometimes even the smallest injury can help make a decision for you when you weigh the risk/reward...
 
Dendy was a top 100 recruit coming out of high school I believe but hasn't done much at IHCC
 
Maybe we could use him in any case.

Craig needs ten to twenty pounds more muscle. If Griffin goes, CB could be top Big 12 man next year and I would think we would be winning more games next year than this year. All signs seem to point to one more year in Ames. If he develops more power, he would get a bigger pay day in the NBA. He needs to play in NIT or NCAA to help him out.

Next year freshmen need to plug in right away to help himon the floor.
 
ISUFan22 said:
If I am Craig Brackins, I struggle to see major benefits of remaining in Ames, IA.
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If I'm CB, I'd be looking at the big picture, (which seems impossible for most on this site), and weigh the benefits of jumping to the NBA this year over next. Look how far his stock has risen just in this season. If he stays one more year and plays on a team that has more depth and experience and a much better chance of success in the conference and the NCAA tourney, his draft position could go thru the roof. Maybe a top five, for sure a top 10 pick.
 
cycloneworld said:
The only way I think CB leaves after this year is if he is a sure-fire 1st rounder.

Many draft experts don't have have Brackins listed as a projected pick in 2009 but have him as a lottery pick in 2010.
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HUGE, HUGE, HUGE dollar difference. That can't be understated. That is the reason why he'd stay. Millions at risk if staying another year moves him from 2nd round to 1st round... even if it means moving up a few slots in the same round.
 
ISUFan22 said:
If I am Craig Brackins, I struggle to see major benefits of remaining in Ames, IA.
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here's the major difference. if he is a lottery pick he makes millions. If he is a late 1st round pick he makes hundreds of thousands. If he is a second rounder, he is guarenteed nothing. That is a big risk to be on the bubble of a 1st rounder and 2nd rounder.

If he stays next year and blows up even more like Fizer did his JR. year, he makes a BUTT load more money. If he is smart, he buys insurance on himself incase of injury and works on the game so that he is a lottery pick and set for life.

He can ask Stinson about leaving early and how he is enjoying life. Also ask Fizer how the NBA game is - that guy dominated basketball in college and now is in the Middle East playing. Lucky he got the 8 million guarenteed of being a lottery pick.

Rookie Salary Scale in the NBA
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9301
 
erikbj said:
here's the major difference. if he is a lottery pick he makes millions. If he is a late 1st round pick he makes hundreds of thousands. If he is a second rounder, he is guarenteed nothing. That is a big risk to be on the bubble of a 1st rounder and 2nd rounder.

If he stays next year and blows up even more like Fizer did his JR. year, he makes a BUTT load more money. If he is smart, he buys insurance on himself incase of injury and works on the game so that he is a lottery pick and set for life.

He can ask Stinson about leaving early and how he is enjoying life. Also ask Fizer how the NBA game is - that guy dominated basketball in college and now is in the Middle East playing. Lucky he got the 8 million guarenteed of being a lottery pick.

Rookie Salary Scale in the NBA
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9301
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This is the best post so far in this thread. CB is not going anywhere unless he is a sure-fire loto pick.
 
Here's a draft-geared assessment of Brackins from a couple weeks ago from DraftExpress.

Craig Brackins has improved just as much as any prospect in the country from his freshman to sophomore campaign, nearly doubling his scoring and rebounding outputs, despite only playing 4 more minutes a game. It appears that the big man is truly realizing how to utilize his talents, and he is in turn establishing himself as one of the top scoring threats in the Big 12.

While listed at the same weight, Craig appears much more toned and muscular then when we evaluated him last season. It is not a coincidence that with his newly sculpted figure that he is also getting off of the ground higher then he was during his freshman campaign. Brackins’ motor has seemed to improve as well, as he is now getting up and down the floor and playing harder than any other time we evaluated him.

The most notable place this can be seen is in his rebounding ability. He’s gone from pulling down a paltry 7.3 rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted in 07-08 to a very impressive 12 this season. That’s a huge deal for his NBA draft stock, and something teams will likely monitor very closely moving forward.

Substantial improvement has been made to the California native’s back to the basket game. Once a player who only preferred to play facing the rim, he is now a fairly dangerous low post scorer in the pivot. Combining his perimeter skills with his size, he offers a variety of turn-around jumpers out of the post, as well as flashes of a developing jump hook. The large majority of his offense in fact comes in the low post. More importantly the sophomore is playing much tougher then he did in the past, doing a very solid job of shedding the “soft†label that was placed on him early in his career. He’s not much of a leaper, but he’s certainly doing a better job creating high percentage scoring opportunities.

The perimeter skills that Brackins has shown since his prep days are still very much evident in his game today. Combining a smooth outside jumper with a nice first step, he is able to beat most big men off of the dribble. He is perfectly capable of playing the pick and pop game at the next level considering his ability to consistently shoot the ball from mid-range and his constantly developing three point shot. Brackins isn’t the steadiest shooter you’ll find at just 31% from beyond the arc and 67% from the free throw line, as his shot-selection isn’t great and he still tends to fall in love with the perimeter on occasion. He still shows excellent potential in this area regardless as a power forward who is capable of spacing the floor. With that said, it’s good to see him shooting less 3-pointers this season and far more free throws.

One glaring area of Brackins that has certainly not improved is his ability to pass the ball or react well to a double team. He struggles desperately reading the defense and making the simple pass when faced with multiple defenders, often attempting difficult skip passes across the court that are picked off. The prep school product also tends to rely on his size a bit too much, rarely using his left hand in the paint. Considerable improvement must be made in both of these areas if he hopes to fully reach his potential at the next level.

While Brackins’ toughness and ability to rebound the ball have improved greatly, he is still a ways away in terms of man to man defense. He still struggles defending the pick and roll game, either not hedging out well enough or struggling defending the roll man once he receives the ball. Opposing coaches still tend to give their power forwards isolation situations facing the basket against Brackins, attempting to exploit his subpar lateral quickness. Brackins is not bad defending the low post by any means, appearing to be much more comfortable defending opposing centers rather than power forwards. His limited explosiveness means that he’s not going to be much of a shot-blocking threat, even at the college level.

Brackins’ package of size, skill, and productivity have cemented his status as a draft prospect, even if his athletic ability leaves something to be desired. At 21 years old, he is a full year older then the majority of prospects in the sophomore class. While the NBA will certainly be an option at the conclusion of this season, he might have a chance to really make a run at being a high pick in 2010, given the plethora of skilled big men who could make the jump this season. Most NBA scouts still don’t really know much about him at this point, although that could change pretty quickly if Brackins is able to help Iowa State win some more games. They have a big one coming up this week against Oklahoma and Blake Griffin, and the stands should be packed with scouts and executives in town to evaluate that matchup.
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Draft Express has Brackins going #20 in 2009 right now.
 
IMO, the only reason he stays is for the potential to become a lottery pick. Of course that's a reason, and it could be a big one, but it's not for certain.
 
Brakins looks like the only option on offense a lot of times. The rest of the team can't throw the ball in the ocean when it gets down to crunch time. I should wouldn't want to stay on a team that doesn't support better than that.
 
Can they still go to all the pre-draft camps and get avaulated and still stay in college? I assume so and I also assume he'll test the waters until the last minute. We'll be freaking but it's the right thing for him to do.
 
If he stays and leads this team somewhere his stock could really rise and make himself a lot of money in a guaranted contract.
He seems close with his teammates and may want to stay becuse of that. He may also want to play in the NCAA tourny.
But he seems frustrated at times and my go because he doesnt see things getting any better.
 
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