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Akok considering skipping NCAA, entering NBA Draft

djct1999 said:
If New Balance is handing out million dollar shoe deals, it certainly is worth exploring.
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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.
 
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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.
 
Ricker said:
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.
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if you can get the best players, you take the best players
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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)
 
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.
 
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
 
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Ricker said:
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.
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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
 
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Ricker said:
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.
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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.
 
Does this mean he'll be wearing 30 different jerseys in his twitter edit?
 
navery12 said:
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
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Don't know why this is so difficult for some to understand. We haven't really been sending kids to the pros in a while and now we have people worried about us getting kids who will be future pros. The better players leave earlier for the NBA and then you reaload with other great players.
 
After he spends his first year at UConn he will realize he need two more years. He is so not ready for the NBA.
 
tcf15 said:
Should've seen this coming since he just started following the NBA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Quite frankly, the post graduate year in prep school seldom makes sense to Chief, for a 4 or 5 star. Drummond figured it out in August after some guidance; and went to UConn. Bottom line, he became a top 10 pick and became an NBA All Star game player. Go to college and develop there.
At any rate, we are where we are. This has been going on for awhile and is now unfortunately public. On one level to a family and those connected to Akok the preceive NBA riches is the easy answer.
At the end of the day, I expect him at UConn. His family will be better off in the long run.
 
So is it safe to say our biggest competition for Akok is the NBA, not Pitt/Cuse?
 
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Kitaman said:
Even if its only a thought, whichever school he chooses classes will be boring/painful as hell.
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Chief often gets criticized for his realistic approach about academics - this is another example why you don’t spend 2 hours going over the class catalog and schedule.
 
superjohn said:
Drummond is a bad example, if he stayed in high school he would have most likely been the #2 pick. Akok isn't going to the NBA out of high school so all of this is much ado about nothing
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Respectably disagree on your first point. Agree with the second point.
 
huskyfan224 said:
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.
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You obviously have no clue about NBA basketball then. Draft is based on potential and projection, not productio.

Akok's 3 biggest assets: Length, 3 pt shooting and Rim Protection
NBAs 3 most valued assets: Length, 3 pt shooting and Rim Protection
 
a 3 star recruit never looked so good as he does right now. please wahab, have mercy!
 
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