College Players Declaring for NBA

Love his offensive potential and his size, but he's soft and not ready. But such is the state of things now. Money is too good to pass up.
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Remember one thing.

Guys can come back next year, have an even better season next year, and have their draft value actually drop. This was a very week freshman class this year, and as such, will be a very week draft.

That's not the case next year, so if you're a first round pick this year, you should probably go.
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Or guys can come back for all four years and end up like Tim Duncan.
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Most guys -- even talented ones like Ellenson -- can come back for 8 years and they still won't end up being close to Tim Duncan.
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About 10 years ago or so, I vacationed twice in St. Croix. By far, Duncan is the most heralded Crucian, even had a giant image of him on a billboard. The funny thing about his basketball career is that as a youth he was a competitive swimmer, and the local swimming pool was destroyed by a hurricane. He then took up basketball seriously and the rest is history. Sometimes it isn't just being talented and fortunate, but what you do with your misfortune.
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1st time in the history of this board I ever saw someone write the word crucian. Heck if anything I would have assumed they would be called St Crucians.

+1 for you
 
Ford and Pelton discussing UK's top 5 prospects who could leave. Briscoe projected as 2nd round at best, if he leaves:

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/15022608/how-kentucky-prospects-fit-draft-2016-nba-draft

"After [Murray, Labissiere and Ulis], any other UK prospects that stand out to you? Isaiah Briscoe? Marcus Lee? Alex Poythress? Someone else?

Pelton: Would you call me crazy if I told you Derek Willis? I'm always intrigued by 6-foot-9 guys who shoot 44 percent from 3-point range, though I doubt Willis can guard a position in the NBA.

The rest of those players project well below replacement level by my metric. Briscoe is a total non-shooter, Poythress not skilled enough offensively for a four-year player and Lee not well-rounded enough. Will Briscoe or Lee declare?

Ford: I will forever remain intrigued by Poythress because of the elite athletic skills. But my hopes that he would transition into a 3-and-D energy guy have never really materialized. Briscoe is a terrific physical defender, but his shooting woes and questions about his point guard skills make him a second-round pick at best. Lee has always been intriguing because of his athleticism and length. But he just hasn't progressed enough to warrant a pick.

So instead of those guys, maybe it is Willis. While he really hasn't been on the NBA radar and isn't in our Top 100, I wouldn't be surprised if Willis were the next Wildcat off the board. He's tall and he can shoot. That gets you a look."
 
Ford and Pelton discussing UK's top 5 prospects who could leave. Briscoe projected as 2nd round at best, if he leaves:

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/15022608/how-kentucky-prospects-fit-draft-2016-nba-draft

"After [Murray, Labissiere and Ulis], any other UK prospects that stand out to you? Isaiah Briscoe? Marcus Lee? Alex Poythress? Someone else?

Pelton: Would you call me crazy if I told you Derek Willis? I'm always intrigued by 6-foot-9 guys who shoot 44 percent from 3-point range, though I doubt Willis can guard a position in the NBA.

The rest of those players project well below replacement level by my metric. Briscoe is a total non-shooter, Poythress not skilled enough offensively for a four-year player and Lee not well-rounded enough. Will Briscoe or Lee declare?

Ford: I will forever remain intrigued by Poythress because of the elite athletic skills. But my hopes that he would transition into a 3-and-D energy guy have never really materialized. Briscoe is a terrific physical defender, but his shooting woes and questions about his point guard skills make him a second-round pick at best. Lee has always been intriguing because of his athleticism and length. But he just hasn't progressed enough to warrant a pick.

So instead of those guys, maybe it is Willis. While he really hasn't been on the NBA radar and isn't in our Top 100, I wouldn't be surprised if Willis were the next Wildcat off the board. He's tall and he can shoot. That gets you a look."
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Wasn't impressed with Briscoe's season.
 
Per Zach B

Isaiah Whitehead's mom, Ericka Rambert: No plans to hire agent at moment. Will see how process goes, is testing waters as expected #hallin
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if he left for good. probably a 2nd round draftpick
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Don't know about second round. He was outstanding prior to his disastrous performance in the NCAA Tournament,
 
Former Johnny recruit;

Florida State freshman Malik Beasley will declare for the NBA Draft, school announces.

Per Jeff Goodman
 
Former Johnny recruit;

Florida State freshman Malik Beasley will declare for the NBA Draft, school announces.

Per Jeff Goodman
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Had a very good freshman season
 
Former Johnny recruit;

Florida State freshman Malik Beasley will declare for the NBA Draft, school announces.

Per Jeff Goodman
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Had a very good freshman season
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Wonder if Bacon will join him
I think they are very good but both should stay in school for another year
 
Former Johnny recruit;

Florida State freshman Malik Beasley will declare for the NBA Draft, school announces.

Per Jeff Goodman
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Had a very good freshman season
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Wonder if Bacon will join him
I think they are very good but both should stay in school for another year
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I sense he will join him. It will be interesting to see what kids pull out at end of the day.
 
Former Johnny recruit;

Florida State freshman Malik Beasley will declare for the NBA Draft, school announces.

Per Jeff Goodman
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Had a very good freshman season
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Wonder if Bacon will join him
I think they are very good but both should stay in school for another year
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I sense he will join him. It will be interesting to see what kids pull out at end of the day.
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It'll also be interesting to see how these kids "testing waters" will affect recruiting.
 
Per Rothstein, no surprise, but top 5?
Providence's Kris Dunn will enter the 2016 NBA Draft, sources told @CBSSports. Expected to be a top-five pick. #pcbb
 
Per Goodman;

Washington’s Marquese Chriss and Dejounte Murray are declaring for the NBA and hiring agents, sources told ESPN.
 
The entire Kentucky team including walkons have put their name in the draft. What a joke.
 
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