Short term...a hit. Long term...very positive for ISU. This is a good thing. We'll still be very good next year and the future is still extremly bright.
Positive of Royce going pro
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Correct-his job is to win games and championships.
Incorrect-It is not to put 4 or 5 star players in the NBA. On the contrary, his job also is to help these young men prepare for the next step in their life-whether that be entering the work force, playing professinally or remaining in school after their eligibility ends to help them achieve their degree.
Royce leaving isn't going to prevent our team from doing bigger and better things next year.
I hadn't really thought of his impact for us in the future...but that is a good point. Any time you have former players/coaches say they LOVED it in Ames (Hoiberg, Johnny, Dedric, White) it will resonate to the current players.
Dedric is credited with giving the speech that turned this team around this year. Royce will be giving speeches to future teams...right before the Final 4.
I don't think FH is th reason Royce will get drafted, thats all on Royce. What having Royce here does do is give FH (and ISU) some street cred with high school kids. Getting into the tourney, playing 2 traditional powerhouses and having Royce get some of the limelight helped get ISU's name out there. Fred is still new to the NCAA bball scene, kids that are seniors this year have been on AAU and camp circuts for years now so to guys that like Fred and ISU are kind of late to the game but exposure like this for the program will help market Fred and ISU to future recruits.
Anytime you recieve "+1000000000 " from Clones21, you should step back and realize how terrible that post was.
Relax, it's the dawn of a new era.
One top 20 high school player leaves, two come in to take his place.
