Draft Declarations Thread
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Trent has ideal size for an NBA wing. He can shoot it (over 40% from three, over 85% from the FT line), so the only hurdle is improving his defense to make him an impact 3 and D wing. No surprise he’s heading to the NBA. His role in the NBA really won’t change much from his role at Duke. He’s not a lottery pick, but he could help a playoff team as soon as next season. He’s a perfect late first round pick for an established team.
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Has Wendall Carter declared yet?
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Not yet, but I can’t imagine he would return to Durham. I can’t find a date for his announcement.
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One piece gone from Nova. Mikal Bridges declares. I see him being really good at the next level.
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Finally. Brunson and Spellman next please.
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@BeddieKU23 I think it’s a pretty good bet Brunson will declare also. Nothing left for him to prove/gain at the College level. Played very big roles in two NCAA Championships - - John Wooden POY ya, think for sure he will declare
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It wouldn’t shock me if Doke announced either way at the banquet tonight.
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Definitely. He’s graduating this spring. He’s a rare bird. His dad pushed him so hard to be what he is today.
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I think Brunson is one of the Top 15 prospects in this draft. And I see him bottom first round in mocks. Laughing at DeAnthony Melton being projected over him. Kid didn’t even play basketball last year. Mitchell Robinson too. Funny stuff
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@BShark Just really would be a huge mistake if he declared right now , yet we are talking about an 18 yr old- - he has so much work to do. Still there would be some NBA team willing to take that chance of his size alone probably - -he is Sooooo not reaqdy. –
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I don’t think Doke would be drafted if he goes.
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He could get a G-League 2 way contract… I think he’s going to explore every avenue possible. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t and I’ll welcome his return
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Is the perfect storm at Villanova coming to an end?
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@JayHawkFanToo I won’t consider it over until Wright proves it’s over. Had they not landed Quinerley, I’d have some concerns. But they should be able to keep on keeping on it looks like.
If Spellman leaves, I do think it will be hard for them to be a top 5 team. I just don’t think he is going anywhere.
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jayballer73 said:
Has Wendall Carter declared yet?
Been in Atlanta trying to nail down an Agent. Only a matter of time.
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I’d be really surprised if Doke even got a combine invite if he declares. If he does, it’s probably to gauge overseas options as much as anything.
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I will add there’s a chance that the NCAA allows undrafted players to return to school this year. It might be in Sec. Rice’s report to the NCAA that’s due for release around the end of the month. In that case, I think Doke really should return, but have no problem with him testing and even going through the draft.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
I will add there’s a chance that the NCAA allows undrafted players to return to school this year. It might be in Sec. Rice’s report to the NCAA that’s due for release around the end of the month. In that case, I think Doke really should return, but have no problem with him testing and even going through the draft.
That would be a great change
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Agreed. It wasn’t that long ago that it was actually the case. Randolph Morris went undrafted once and returned to Kentucky.
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The last mock draft by Spts Illus has Devonte 37, Malik 56, and Svi 68.
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Brunson’s done will hire an agent.
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dylans said:
Brunson’s done will hire an agent.
This pleases me
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dylans said:
Brunson’s done will hire an agent.
Good
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dylans said:
Brunson’s done will hire an agent.
Yeah he was never coming back. Quinerly wasn’t coming to come off the bench.
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Taken from another board in regards to Doke
I asked Dok if he was returning (at the banquet) and he put a big grin on his face and finally said “sure.” Had a word with one of the assistants coaches and his comment was 60-40 staying.
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Having Doke back should make for an interesting rotation. I think this means McCormack is the odd man out from a PT standpoint because he and Doke play the same type of role and they can’t be on the floor together against most teams. It would be difficult to play Doke and De Sousa together as it is. Dedric needs 25-28 mpg, Doke probably needs 22-25. De Sousa can play 15 and Lightfoot can play some. When we go small, KJ can play the 4. When we go big, KJ slides to the 3. But I just don’t see where McCormack finds minutes if Doke returns unless he, Doke and De Sousa somehow split roughly 50 minutes between the three of them. That would be a tough rotation to keep together. Maybe redshirt someone?
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Interesting conundrum for Doke. At this time he is a one dimensional player and the dimension being one that the NBA is getting away from. He needs to stay and diversify his game, particularly improve rebounding and develop a midrange shot but to do this he needs playing time and likely would need assurances from the staff he will get playing time; I am not sure that assurance is a sure thing at this time.
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Agreed. I just don’t see how Doke is going to develop some of those things at KU. Is Bill Self really going to take Doke out of the post to help him develop his face up game? The rebounding, I absolutely see Doke being able to develop. But diversifying his offensive game likely won’t happen at KU. I think that’s where the 40 part of the 60/40 is coming from. Doke understands he needs to develop, but breaking from his one dimensional game requires a significant change in his role - a change I am not sure KU will make because its not worth it from KU’s perspective to have Doke go from shooting 77% from the field to 60% because he’s taking 12 footers all of a sudden.
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And Hamidou Diallo is gone. UK’s “stacked” roster continuing to fall apart piece by piece. Hearing PJ is leaning towards staying in the draft now. Green transfer rumors are still abundant as well.
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Kcmatt7 said:
And Hamidou Diallo is gone. UK’s “stacked” roster continuing to fall apart piece by piece. Hearing PJ is leaning towards staying in the draft now. Green transfer rumors are still abundant as well.
Tyrese Maxey is going to reclass to 2018 and commit to UK.
So young again!
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@BShark Have you ever seen a team with so many PGs? lol.
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Herro isn’t going to be happy no way no how. Green has to be so butthurt right now.
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Kcmatt7 said:
@BShark Have you ever seen a team with so many PGs? lol.
UK has 3 5* PG and Duke has 3 5* wings. Maybe they should do a trade.
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Kcmatt7 said:
Herro isn’t going to be happy no way no how. Green has to be so butthurt right now.
You’d think these kids know what they are signing up for. Herro isn’t going to play now LOL.
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@BShark Is the Maxey thing official?
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But it’s not official yet.
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@BShark I swear Cal has some military grade cologne or something that puts people in a trans and they believe everything he says.
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@Kcmatt7 The fan base too. They went from upset to declaring 40-0 again.
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@BShark Lol right? That has me dead! I look at that team and all I can see is 10 losses. Chris Weber and Jalen Rose aren’t walking through that door
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@Kcmatt7 18 class is weak too. Anyone counting on all players from it is in for major disappointment. Maxey and Hagans are easily better than Quickley.
Like maybe Quickley should have considered KU. At least Self wouldn’t recruit over him in the SAME CLASS.
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OMG WHAT IF QUICKLEY IS THE MYSTERY PLAYER.
pounds 12 beers, runs around naked, passes out
(all fiction no malice)
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@BShark Lol Kentucky fans would have a Civil War if that happened.
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@Kcmatt7 Yeah I mean there is no way, he legit loves UK.
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@BShark Oh he’s not going anywhere. But, Cal 100% told everyone of these kids they would come in and start or be the first guy off of the bench and play 25 mpg. That isn’t going to happen at this point, so someone is going to be pissed.
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Today is basically the last day to ask for feedback without officially declaring. A week from today is basically the deadline to declare. At least we should have an answer on Doke in the next week. Langford decision is in 2 and a half weeks. By then, I hope we basically have our roster figured out.
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@Kcmatt7 Sure seems like Doke will stick around.
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@BShark I sure hope so.
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@Kcmatt7 Yeah, seems like more of a need with the Silvio situation too. This has to be so hard for Doke. He obviously isn’t ready for the NBA but I’m sure he really wants to start getting paid so he can get his mom out of Africa.
