Assume he's coming back
I honestly would love to be dead wrong in thinking an NBA team won't take a shot this year.. If he ends up wowing a few people, this year might be the time to leave. You never know what next year will bring. An injury or dip in production might completely throw the opportunity of being drafted out the window.
I think he will get drafted. Likely 2nd round, but the draft is really light on good centers so that’ll help him.
If he does come back, Iowa has a pretty loaded team next year.He has a higher chance of being drafted this year than next year, combination of draft class and age.
But he'll very likely be back regardless.
Yeah I'm looking at him through the same lens as I do with Iowa State players who decide to test the waters. If you receive good evaluation and are told you are ready and the time is now, LEAVE. Go make your money.This is a weak draft overall.
I doubt his stock will ever be higher.
Even if he has a great year next year, it is going to be virtually impossible to increase his productivity, which will be seen as him "plateauing" even if unfairly.
I could care less about what this means for Iowa... we play them once, big deal either way... but Garza seems like a good kid who has worked extremely hard.
If he can get himself paid, he should do it.
This is a weak draft overall.
I doubt his stock will ever be higher.
Even if he has a great year next year, it is going to be virtually impossible to increase his productivity, which will be seen as him "plateauing" even if unfairly.
I could care less about what this means for Iowa... we play them once, big deal either way... but Garza seems like a good kid who has worked extremely hard.
If he can get himself paid, he should do it.
If he gets told someone is going to draft him, I think he's going to leave. I think his dad is also going to be very involved in this decision as well.He has a higher chance of being drafted this year than next year, combination of draft class and age.
But he'll very likely be back regardless.
The interesting thing with that is the fact that these guys are not going to be meeting with coaches face to face for anytime soon. It'll all be virtual.It'll be interesting if Fran is honest with him and tells him this year is his best chance
This will work to Luka's advantage. He interviews better than he moves.The interesting thing with that is the fact that these guys are not going to be meeting with coaches face to face for anytime soon. It'll all be virtual.
I honestly would love to be dead wrong in thinking an NBA team won't take a shot this year.. If he ends up wowing a few people, this year might be the time to leave. You never know what next year will bring. An injury or dip in production might completely throw the opportunity of being drafted out the window.