3 of 3So two of the "Big 3" are one and done.
3 of 3
Somehow Pitino needs to get the Gopher program to the point where staying home is at least an option for the truly elite Minnesota kids.
Travis was a blow, he was the one we had the best shot at and would have really helped the program.
Not a surprise. Duke's spring break ended March 15 (weekend of the ACC Tournament), and ever since Duke won the title Tyus has been seen running around the country doing all kinds of different functions. But I'm sure he's been going to class this whole time while he was pondering his future because, you know, at Duke students actually go to class and take finals!
Good for him, though. The man is clutch cargo in pressure situations. I doubt many Minnesotans who followed his HS career are surprised by what he did in his one year at Duke. He's a winner. Somehow Pitino needs to get the Gopher program to the point where staying home is at least an option for the truly elite Minnesota kids.
At first glance , this seems like it maybe isn't a great decision as Tyus would very likely be a higher lottery pick a year from now. But leaving now means he has a good chance to be picked later in the first round by teams with much better personnel. Maybe not best for getting the most $ right now , but better for his career in the long run.
At first glance , this seems like it maybe isn't a great decision as Tyus would very likely be a higher lottery pick a year from now. But leaving now means he has a good chance to be picked later in the first round by teams with much better personnel. Maybe not best for getting the most $ right now , but better for his career in the long run.
At first glance , this seems like it maybe isn't a great decision as Tyus would very likely be a higher lottery pick a year from now. But leaving now means he has a good chance to be picked later in the first round by teams with much better personnel. Maybe not best for getting the most $ right now , but better for his career in the long run.
You're about the only person I've seen hold that opinion
You're about the only person I've seen hold that opinion. The only 'skill' question on him is his shooting which is ok but not great right now. The big negatives for him are size and athleticism and none of that is changing much in a year so he's likely not going to improve his stock. Also he's really a pass first PG and would be playing with diminished supporting cast and would be the focal point of opposing D's for an entire year. His stock is about as high as it's going to get at this point
You guys are much higher on him than I am. I think his stock is as high as it will ever be. I don't see him every being a top 25 pg in the league. I have been wrong before and I wish him the best of luck.
Other college guards that were questioned about not being athletic enough to be productive NBA players:
Stephon Curry
Steve Nash
Jeff Teauge
Kirk Hinrich
Mike Bibby
Andre Miller
Now there are tons of good college players who werent athletic and they didnt have good NBA careers. On this list there is enough skill and intangibles to make up for that and I believe Tyus has showed that. He plays biggest in big games.
I believe that based on the sheer number and quality of the underclassmen declaring early this year. His stock maybe wouldn't be higher next year , but the competition in the lottery is likely to be less also.
The important thing is to get the clock started to free agency.
If he lasts that long in the league. 4 years may be the over/under.
And remember, 2nd round picks don't have guaranteed contracts. I assume he'll go late first round, but that's always a danger.
Other college guards that were questioned about not being athletic enough to be productive NBA players:
Stephon Curry
Steve Nash
Jeff Teauge
Kirk Hinrich
Mike Bibby
Andre Miller
Now there are tons of good college players who werent athletic and they didnt have good NBA careers. On this list there is enough skill and intangibles to make up for that and I believe Tyus has showed that. He plays biggest in big games.
Other college guards that were questioned about not being athletic enough to be productive NBA players:
Stephon Curry
Steve Nash
Jeff Teauge
Kirk Hinrich
Mike Bibby
Andre Miller
Now there are tons of good college players who werent athletic and they didnt have good NBA careers. On this list there is enough skill and intangibles to make up for that and I believe Tyus has showed that. He plays biggest in big games.
You're about the only person I've seen hold that opinion. The only 'skill' question on him is his shooting which is ok but not great right now. The big negatives for him are size and athleticism and none of that is changing much in a year so he's likely not going to improve his stock. Also he's really a pass first PG and would be playing with diminished supporting cast and would be the focal point of opposing D's for an entire year. His stock is about as high as it's going to get at this point
BYOB * * Big Yes On Bold Also: PA has no idea what he is talking about.
So did I miss the NBA adding another 5-10 teams this year? Just wondering who all these early entry players are hoping to drafted by... I just get the feeling that a lot of these kids dreams are going to get crushed and it sure would have been nice for them to play a few more years in college.
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