Devin Williams - WVU to the NBA

[surly]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

 

[WastedTalent]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

Get a grip man. These kids want to go make money, I support them. Even if they only play a few years professionally, the money they make can set them up for the future.

Who are you to say, no you need to go to school, make money for the NCAA and that university, while making zero for yourself, just so I can enjoy college basketball like "the old days"

By the way, Magic and Larry could have gone to the NBA any time they wanted.

 

[surly]

Get a grip man. These kids want to go make money, I support them. Even if they only play a few years professionally, the money they make can set them up for the future.

Who are you to say, no you need to go to school, make money for the NCAA and that university, while making zero for yourself, just so I can enjoy college basketball like "the old days"

By the way, Magic and Larry could have gone to the NBA any time they wanted.

Nowhere did I say it was wrong, unethical, or not in the players' best interests. You said all that. I said it was bad for college basketball.

 

[randomfan44]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

Drama much?

 

[surly]

Drama much?

Just stating the facts, 44. Hey, been meaning to ask, how did Ku get Josh Jackson away from Michigan State? Mom seemed most influential. Since she's in Michigan, is she coming down to Lawrence for/with a job?

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Just stating the facts, 44. Hey, been meaning to ask, how did Ku get Josh Jackson away from Michigan State? Mom seemed most influential. Since she's in Michigan, is she coming down to Lawrence with a job?

$elf and Kan$a$ $old them$elve$.

 

[randomfan44]

Another good team taken apart by NBA rule. Maybe Ku's one&doners do it again with little competition.https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/722473658179063808

How does a guy leaving after his junior season have anything to do with any "NBA Rule"?

 

[randomfan44]

Just stating the facts, 44. Hey, been meaning to ask, how did Ku get Josh Jackson away from Michigan State? Mom seemed most influential. Since she's in Michigan, is she coming down to Lawrence for/with a job?

I am sure there are numerous threads on the KU message boards that you participate on discussing Josh Jackson.

 

[surly]

I am sure there are numerous threads on the KU message boards that you participate on discussing Josh Jackson.

You're the Ku voice here. How'd he end up in Lawrence rather than his home state playing with his bros?

And why was Mom so insistent on Lawrence?

 

[Cyclonepride]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

I'm really not seeing that. Sure, there would be more talent with a different set of rules, but would it be more fun to watch? I don't think so. The talent level overall is still high, and there's more parity. All in all, I think that is a good thing.

 

[CyJack13]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

You realize Magic left early after only two years right?

 

[CyJack13]

I'm really not seeing that. Sure, there would be more talent with a different set of rules, but would it be more fun to watch? I don't think so. The talent level overall is still high, and there's more parity. All in all, I think that is a good thing.

Oh absolutely. If you had guys staying three or four years consistently, like you did in the 80's and early 90's, college basketball would be much, much better. Not only would the level of play be much higher, but you'd have a lot more recognizable names and rivalries too. Like Niang getting to go up against a Wiggins and Embiid led Kansas team this year, you don't get to see the great players stick around for multiple NCAA runs anymore.

 

[surly]

It's laughable to suggest the game is today what it was in the past, when kids were playing out their options in college. My gosh.

 

[chuckd4735]

The NBA rule is making college basketball but a shadow of its once glorious self, when Bird and Magic ruled the airwaves. Now, we're left to a bunch of journeymen plus one&doners just past their high school prom. Really sad, what's become of college hoops, relegated to TNT, which is ironic in some ways, since that's where the NBA plays and no one watches them either.

Williams is leaving after his Junior year. Magic left after his Sophomore year. What?

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

It's laughable to suggest the game is today what it was in the past, when kids were playing out their options in college. My gosh.

Ever consider the fact that a lot of college basketball players with professional potential also come from poor families? Damn all you kids, you're ruining some old kansas state ****'s enjoyment with your greed and desire to earn money!

 

[CycloneErik]

All I know is that things are bad when young people do them.

 

[CyJack13]

It's laughable to suggest the game is today what it was in the past, when kids were playing out their options in college. My gosh.

That's true, but the game was going downhill well before the NBA adopted the one and done rule. If anything, that has gotten the real elite guys back into the college game if only just for a year.

 

[Bewilderme]

Bruce==Devin Williams
Bill Snyder Family Stadium==College basketball

 

[Wesley]

Mitch Kupchuk may like him.

 

[randomfan44]

You're the Ku voice here. How'd he end up in Lawrence rather than his home state playing with his bros?

And why was Mom so insistent on Lawrence?

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