Fine, delayed until December isn't much of a delay for colleges which start around Nov. 7th. I checked, we played 7 games in November this past season. To me it comes down to testing in the main. If you can test everyone that has to be in the arena on game day itself, you should be pretty darned safe.
2020 NBA Draft
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Maybe so, but I would guess it's pretty rare for NBA execs to make such a promise to a 2nd rounder.
I dont know if the so called experts have a clue we are in uncharted waters
Admittedly their tool box has been shortened, but there is a ton of film out there and what do they have to do now besides watch film. They still will have pretty darned informed opinions on guys. Film, plus stats, they will have educated opinions.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
Definitely true. A lot of teams take promises very seriously though, because failing to act on that can ruin a relationship with that player's agent, which can have free agency dominoes. This was the case with the Bulls and Chandler Hutchinson -- could've snagged a falling Robert Williams but instead honored the promise.
http://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=ayo-dosunmu--tyrese-maxey
Can someone explain to me why Tyrese Maxes is a projected lottery pick, while Ayo is much lower? I read knocks on certain aspects of his game, which is fair, but those same criticisms don’t hold true for all players. Trying to understand what the difference is.
Can someone explain to me why Tyrese Maxes is a projected lottery pick, while Ayo is much lower? I read knocks on certain aspects of his game, which is fair, but those same criticisms don’t hold true for all players. Trying to understand what the difference is.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
Good question -- something that confuses me too. I don't really get the infatuation with Maxey at that point in the draft. I think it's partly a "new shiny object" thing, a feeling that he will be a good shooter given his FT%, and a projection that he'll be better when he's the PG with the ball in his hands rather than sharing it like he did this year.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
The only part of the CBS article I find questionable is the idea that if Kofi returns we are still not a Top 25 team. Not that it matters in the end, when I think we could be a Top 10 team with Kofi, but it does go to show you that consistency matters, and we were bad for far too long.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
It would be a stretch to say we are top 10, not without a couple serious additions, certainly on the top 25 bubble though. We've lost 3 of our top 4 PER players (4th being Kofi). That would be a hell of a turn around.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
it would be a stretch at the beginning certainly...a huge stretch...but Maryland ended up, what, 12 at the end? I just think Miller and Curbelo will be big additions along with a return Kofi...if he does. Can’t disagree with you outright, just looking at it with the rosy lenses...or orange in this case.
JJB
- Chicago, IL
Fascinating article about how much of a challenge the international route is going to be for anyone that doesn't stick in the NBA next year.
The Ripple Effects of the Basketball Shutdown Reach Americans Abroad
Should be a must read for potential draftees.
Seems to me our interest in bigs could change if Kofi stays in the draft.
He ain't staying in the draft.
That's the kind of 440 confidence we love to hear. I'm going to do some cartwheels now.
now what you got on ayo?
I'm not doing cartwheels until he tells us "and he's returning to the Illini program...."
Fine, I’ll compromise until then with a few somersaults.
70/30 70 being staying in the draft
Gotta like (or at least be happy with) those odds considering the narrative from the moment he committed to right now.
Better questions for 0440 are:
1. What is the chance Kofi returns to Play for Illinois Basketball next season?
2. What is the chance Ayo Returns to Play for Illinois Basketball next season?
That way, going to Europe, G league, anywhere else but Illinois etc. are included in the answer.
1. What is the chance Kofi returns to Play for Illinois Basketball next season?
2. What is the chance Ayo Returns to Play for Illinois Basketball next season?
That way, going to Europe, G league, anywhere else but Illinois etc. are included in the answer.
Man I was always bad at math.....I will say that as of right now for them it’s NBA or nothing. Kofi us received his feedback and it wasn’t great. 99% chance he’s back right now. If Ayo gets any indication he is being taken in the second round he’s going. Not being able to workout for teams and not having the tourney really hurt him. 25-35% chance he returns.
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Winged Warrior
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