Malou entering the Draft without Agent

[CyTwins]

Shams CharaniaVerified account ‏@ShamsCharania 8m8 minutes ago
Iowa State commit, sophomore Emmanuel Malou, filed paperwork to enter the 2016 NBA Draft without immediate agent, sources tell The Vertical.

 

[mustangcy]

Wow...

 

[DeereClone]

 

[Hoiball92]

I really hate this "testing the waters". He's one over 100 players trying this. Probably won't get a combine invite

 

[jsb]

Not great news.

But it again makes me thankful Monte made his decision early.

This new NBA rule is great for the players but must really give the coaches heartburn.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Has anyone checked on Thompsonclone yet? Suicide watch may be necessary if he doesn't come to ISU.

 

[DeereClone]

Hopefully this is him getting prepared for next year at this time after he has a great year.

 

[Dandy]

This thread is going to EXPLODE. Mega-thread by 5pm.

 

[cycloneworld]

There really is no drawback to doing this.

 

[brianhos]

I bet the NBA tries to stop this. Like you cannot come to the combine without an agent in the future.

 

[55dB]

Let the freak out begin...

 

[CyArob]

Should probably be focusing on his academics...

 

[Dandy]

Hopefully this is him getting prepared for next year at this time after he has a great year.

I agree. Only about 60 players will actually attend the combine. I don't see Malou's stock being high enough right now to get an invite.

Hopefully he makes this decision quick and comes to Ames next year.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Are we PANICING yet!?

 

[jsb]

There really is no drawback to doing this.

probably no downside for him. Potentially big downside for the schools that are sitting around waiting for 3 months. It's kind of like knowing your coach is leaving for the NBA but he kills time for 3 months

Malou was always a wildcard. This changes little.

 

[jcyclonee]

Maybe he just wants to protect his adopted homeland of Australia by joining their navy. Maybe NBA stands for National Boat defense of Australia.

No. I am not in denial.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

probably no downside for him. Potentially big downside for the schools that are sitting around waiting for 3 months. It's kind of like knowing your coach is leaving for the NBA but he kills time for 3 months

Malou was always a wildcard. This changes little.

A sick feeling creeps in when I think about Cameron Lard and Malou finding their way out of Iowa State.

 

[spk123]

There really is no drawback to doing this.

Unless it means he isn't focusing on getting his A.A. from DMACC, which would probably be a necessity to be eligible at ISU.

 

[Cyclonesince78]

Get used to players testing the waters like this. No reason to freak out. If he's good enough to make it in the NBA, then good luck to him.

 

[A-town Cy]

I bet the NBA tries to stop this. Like you cannot come to the combine without an agent in the future.

You have to be invited to the combine.