Thon Maker Declaring for NBA Draft

[UConnStats]

The question remains whether or not he will be eligible.



Honestly, this may be a blessing for Arizona State. He's a great talent, but he has seemed like a NCAA violation waiting to happen. That's the last thing that program needs.

 

[tzznandrew]

I remember people thinking Drummond might do this. Maker meets the age requirement, so I wonder why the NBA wouldn't allow it.

 

[RichZ]

Can he declare and undeclare if he doesn't get invited to the combine, like every senior in the country this year?

 

[JimHurley]

I'd really like to see a rule change. Either allow kids to enter the draft out of high school or make them stay two years in college.

 

[intlzncster]

Can he declare and undeclare if he doesn't get invited to the combine, like every senior in the country this year?

The only thing that matters for him is not hiring an agent. And not being in the 'final declarations', or whatever it's called, for the draft.

 

[UCweCONN]

The only thing that matters for him is not hiring an agent. And not being in the 'final declarations', or whatever it's called, for the draft.

Of course he hasn't hired an agent. He has an 'advisor'.....

 

[intlzncster]

Of course he hasn't hired an agent. He has an 'advisor'.....

That particular guy is reportedly a bit shady too.

 

[aceboon]

Have to notice the timing on this one, this assistant was hired because of his ties to Maker, that is why a lot of scouts thought Maker might land there. Also had strong ties to Mario Kegler, he lands neither, and now the day after its revealed Maker is going pro now the news comes out his contract isn't being renewed. Things that make you go hmmm...

 

[TheChamps990411]

This kid gave me the vibe that he had no interest in going to college from the first time i seen him.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I'd really like to see a rule change. Either allow kids to enter the draft out of high school or make them stay two years in college.

I think that would just make players who aren't ready for the league but don't want to be on campus for 2 years make the jump. I think all they should do is add back the straight from High School.

 

[huskyharry]

Have to notice the timing on this one, this assistant was hired because of his ties to Maker, that is why a lot of scouts thought Maker might land there. Also had strong ties to Mario Kegler, he lands neither, and now the day after its revealed Maker is going pro now the news comes out his contract isn't being renewed. Things that make you go hmmm...

Bobby Hurley being a dirtbag ...say it ain't so!

 

[6thBoroBro]

NBA cleared him for the draft. Should be interesting to see if this causes any ripples. A few 5th year high school kids to keep an eye on Wenyen Gabriel, Jon Isaac, and Rawle Alkins could qualify based on being 1 year removed from graduating, or at least the year they were supposed to graduate in Alkins case, and 19 years old.