Akok considering skipping NCAA, entering NBA Draft

[tcf15]

 

[uchusky32]

Damn!!!

 

[tcf15]

@tcf15 This is definitely the surprise.

Should've seen this coming since he just started following the NBA on Twitter and Instagram.

 

[BackAftaThis]

He has every right to explore all possible options. I think his NBA prospects are not good. But for sure get the feedback

 

[djct1999]

He has every right to explore all possible options. I think his NBA prospects are not good. But for sure get the feedback

If New Balance is handing out million dollar shoe deals, it certainly is worth exploring.

 

[auror]

Is he even allowed to enter the NBA Draft? Thought he had to wait until 2021, like you still can't go from HS to NBA.

Read the article.

 

[UofCT]

Read the article.

Clearly explains it within the 1st second of reading the article. Deleting previous post!

 

[Lthusker456]

If New Balance is handing out million dollar shoe deals, it certainly is worth exploring.

The Bazley NB deal for sure is somewhat of a trial. These kids take notice for sure. Especially after it seemed like Bazley really made the wrong decision for a while.

 

[Dove]

What a damned break.

 

[Dooch]

Maybe this was the 2nd surprise Chief mentioned?? Lol

 

[navery12]

I for one am glad we're in a good spot for a player who's capable of saying this. And am not particularly worried any more than I was this morning

 

[Ricker]

I really didn't see this coming. The double downside is that he clearly wouldn't be looking to even be a 2 yr player. Having more players in the NBA helps our pedigree, but going all out for Akok, kofi, and Precious who all want to be out in 1 year, just became less thrilling to me. I thought we would only be replacing 1 of them. In an instant I've shifted to hoping for Mitchell or Wahab in the mix so we don't have the same empty cupboard next year. Akok for 1 year is great, but a disappointment from the standpoint of being the foundation of a multi year run in the ncaa.

 

[UConnSwag11]

I really didn't see this coming. The double downside is that he clearly wouldn't be looking to even be a 2 yr player. Having more players in the NBA helps our pedigree, but going all out for Akok, kofi, and Precious who all want to be out in 1 year, just became less thrilling to me. I thought we would only be replacing 1 of them. In an instant I've shifted to hoping for Mitchell or Wahab in the mix so we don't have the same empty cupboard next year. Akok for 1 year is great, but a disappointment from the standpoint of being the foundation of a multi year run in the ncaa.

if you can get the best players, you take the best players

 

[huskyfan224]

I really don’t see him getting drafted. He had a good summer and shot up the rankings, and based off videos he is nowhere near an NBA level talent yet. Sure, the potential is there, but he plays no competition compared to college or G league. I still want him, Kofi, and Precious. If all three tested the waters right now, those two would be ahead of Akok.

 

[cohenzone]

I am going to consider to leave my wife for a supermodel.

Keep away from my wife. And don’t waste time following recruiting. Its worse than a bad marriage.

 

[BackAftaThis]

I can’t wait until we do get him to commit to UConn and this entire sub is on edge until next season because he can opt for the NBA at any time.

 

[StepbackCity]

**gulping intensifies***

 

[UCfor3]

I would punch a monk for Tre Mitchell right now.

 

[BackAftaThis]

For those interested Putnam plays as follows at the National Prep showcase:

Friday:
8:00p.m. Putnam Science Academy (CT) vs. Sunrise Christian Academy (KS)

Saturday:
5:45p.m. CBD Montverde Academy (FL) vs. Putnam Science Academy (CT)

 

[Kitaman]

Even if its only a thought, whichever school he chooses classes will be boring/painful as hell.

 

[HooperScooper]

Someone should tell him what the G League is like. Because he won't get drafted in June. Or maybe being in the G League is what he wants.

 

[bendm]

talk about getting bad advice. he weighs 200 lbs soaking wet.

drummond would hip check him into the nose bleeds.

hopefully he's just trying to hype himself up because we have ZERO power forward backup plans and it's already our weakest position

 

[navery12]

I really didn't see this coming. The double downside is that he clearly wouldn't be looking to even be a 2 yr player. Having more players in the NBA helps our pedigree, but going all out for Akok, kofi, and Precious who all want to be out in 1 year, just became less thrilling to me. I thought we would only be replacing 1 of them. In an instant I've shifted to hoping for Mitchell or Wahab in the mix so we don't have the same empty cupboard next year. Akok for 1 year is great, but a disappointment from the standpoint of being the foundation of a multi year run in the ncaa.

If we had 3 players leave after 1 year for the NBA that's a really good thing. That will only help future recruiting and would mean we likely had a very good year. If they want to come here we take them

 

[superjohn]

I really didn't see this coming. The double downside is that he clearly wouldn't be looking to even be a 2 yr player. Having more players in the NBA helps our pedigree, but going all out for Akok, kofi, and Precious who all want to be out in 1 year, just became less thrilling to me. I thought we would only be replacing 1 of them. In an instant I've shifted to hoping for Mitchell or Wahab in the mix so we don't have the same empty cupboard next year. Akok for 1 year is great, but a disappointment from the standpoint of being the foundation of a multi year run in the ncaa.

It's not a crazy concept. The best programs get top kids and top kids expect to get to the NBA. Big reason Hurley came here was so he could get top players and compete against the Duke's and Kentucky's of the world.

 

[HawkHusky]

Does this mean he'll be wearing 30 different jerseys in his twitter edit?