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I think it’s better than 50-50 chance Clayton comes. Clayton was quoted that Florida team didn’t work hard enough. He wants NBA… no one was offering him out of hs except Pitino. Look how much he grew as a player…. He knows pitino will work him and get him ready for NBA. If u wanted nba and didn’t have confidence in Florida coaches… what would you do?
 
garrman23 said:
I think it’s better than 50-50 chance Clayton comes. Clayton was quoted that Florida team didn’t work hard enough. He wants NBA… no one was offering him out of hs except Pitino. Look how much he grew as a player…. He knows pitino will work him and get him ready for NBA. If u wanted nba and didn’t have confidence in Florida coaches… what would you do?
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im with you... I think this one takes some logistical convincing but gets done.
 
SJUDave said:
Clayton feels like way beyond wishful thinking honestly. It just doesn't make sense to me from his perspective/situation. If he were to come here why not last year with DJ in year 1 of Pitino. We know he had a pregnant gf who has since had the kid. So now that the kid will be basically 1 he'll come back to NY? It's the same situation as last year basically, so what changed that it's viable now as opposed to last year when being close to family was the priority? Doesn't really make sense to me. All signs point to him going pro if anything.

If I'm the staff of course I reach out and ask and gauge temperature, doesn't hurt.

Obviously I'd sign up for it in a heartbeat over literally anyone in the portal, including Cliff, that's how good I think Clayton is, especially paired with Sim. But I am absolutely not holding my breath and thus will hopefully be pleasantly surprised if it happens.
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Much different situation compared to last year. He fulfilled playing back home which is something he really wanted to do. We’ll see what happens now as it’s all about $$$ and his career development.

You’ve recognized SEC/Florida’s NIL in a couple posts now in this thread. Don’t sell SJU short here. If Clayton is not projected in the 1st round, he will stay that extra year in college. I’m not going to speculate on the NIL money he would receive this year (I honestly don’t know), however I am quite familiar with overseas pay in different regions as I am friendly with a handful of players over there in different leagues. He’d make significantly more staying in college his senior year, than being a 2nd round pick or going overseas early.

With that being said, if there’s one guy I want sharpening my skills before I go become a pro it’s Pitino who he admires as a coach. This one is not over yet, and I’d be happily to admit if I was wrong here. Just don’t shut the door yet, as the chances are much greater than “wishful thinking”.
 
bucketshardy said:
Lil insider info lol.... dapped up Jaiden at the concessions at the Prov Halftime... and this is after an hour of R+W pregame / couple first half tall boys... so i was friendly lol... He might be 6'4 on a good day. Still a big kid,,,,
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I’ve seen him listed between 6’4” to 6’6”
 
johnsliva said:
Maybe Clayton misses RP and knows he will give him the opportunity to audition for the next level. Also he choose Florida to be close to his gf at this age do relationships really last more than a year? It aint over till the fat lady sings
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Based on his performance at Florida, seems like Rick has already given Clayton the opportunity to audition at the next level. And becoming a dad only makes Florida -- where he has family -- seem more like a keeper for the Gators.
 
Anyone think/guess, have a hunch Donovan Dent is on the mix for PG?
He was mentioned early on, but not much since.
 
GeorgiaRed said:
Quick question about schollies and NIL: 13 players on a scholarship got it. What is preventing a player from using a portion of NIL as tuition and be a walk-on?
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Like we did last year, nothing. Many Football teams do it all the time with Kickers, Punters and long snappers.
 
Silly Donovan said:
Do you think Joseph and Davis’ production will replicate Dingle and Jenkins who combined for 46 points against UConn in the Big East tourney?
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You don’t replace production from an NIT team. You build something different.

How many points did those two allow? How many easy points did they create from defense? How many fouls did they draw to make the opposing guards sit and get into the bonus early to completely change how teams can play defense?

It goes way beyond how many pts they scored.
 
Marillac2 said:
You don’t replace production from an NIT team. You build something different.

How many points did those two allow? How many easy points did they create from defense? How many fouls did they draw to make the opposing guards sit and get into the bonus early to completely change how teams can play defense?

It goes way beyond how many pts they scored.
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Not to mention that Davis and Joseph will likely both not be on the team.
 
redken1 said:
Based on his performance at Florida, seems like Rick has already given Clayton the opportunity to audition at the next level. And becoming a dad only makes Florida -- where he has family -- seem more like a keeper for the Gators.
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Gotta offer him big big money and make it hard for him to turn it down.
If he turns it down then so be it, we tried our best and live with it.
 
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