Amida Workingout for the Celtics Today

[mauconnfan]

He's not going got be an NBAer so why waste the pick? Weller is hundred times better as is Amir Johnson - what are you guys seeing?

This won't happen he will be our starting C for at least 1/2 the year.

 

[caw]

Yeah, right.....give us the percentage of those who do!

Considering Ollie has been coaching four years, he's had the following leave the program:
6 seniors
2 early entries
4 grad transfers
1 return to Germany to play pro
3 transfer out (PSU, Cal State Northrudge and American)

I believe all of the seniors graduated, though I didn't look it up (Napier, Giffey, Olander, Boatright, Calhoun, Nolan). So three is the number to leave and not graduate. One was booted, one was a second round pick and one is at the NBA draft combine. I am not counting transfers because kids transfer from all programs and all went to other D1 programs. So what percentage do you want? Are we counting grad transfers? those transferring? What exactly do you want? Are we counting Wolf, or would you have preferred Ollie/UConn had kept him?

 

[Monte]

Considering Ollie has been coaching four years, he's had the following leave the program:
6 seniors
2 early entries
4 grad transfers
1 return to Germany to play pro
3 transfer out (PSU, Cal State Northrudge and American)

I believe all of the seniors graduated, though I didn't look it up (Napier, Giffey, Olander, Boatright, Calhoun, Nolan). So three is the number to leave and not graduate. One was booted, one was a second round pick and one is at the NBA draft combine. I am not counting transfers because kids transfer from all programs and all went to other D1 programs. So what percentage do you want? Are we counting grad transfers? those transferring? What exactly do you want? Are we counting Wolf, or would you have preferred Ollie/UConn had kept him?

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ..............."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

 

[champs99and04]

Nice job @Stairmaster

 

[Stainmaster]

Nice job @Stairmaster

I mean in all honesty, it's actually kind of depressing to see someone who calls themselves a "fan" of the UConn women go this far out of their way to impugn the members of the men's team. I don't know whether it's jealousy of the media attention the men's game receives or residual irrational hatred of Cahoun, but either way it's a really bad look for the entire UConn Husky fan base.

 

[caw]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

LOL. I bet you have zero clue how those are calculated or what they mean. Ignorance must be bliss.

And I gave you the actual count of players under Ollie, percentages mean zip with the numbers we are discussing.

 

[BUHusky]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

Umm, what exactly are you getting at with "figger"...? And if it's even remotely close to what I think it might be, then you should be banned immediately.

 

[David 76]

The problem is that Amidah doesn't have to get drafted in the second round (I don't think that is happening) but all it takes is for AB, or any other kid, to think they have a good chance to be drafted.
Easy way for kids who've had a lot of smoke blown up their to mes up his chances. RP seems more mature than most. This system is an improvement, but it still leaves vulnerable kids stuck between college and pro coaches that make money off of them.

 

[caw]

Umm, what exactly are you getting at with "figger"...? And if it's even remotely close to what I think it might be, then you should be banned immediately.

Did not even cross my mind he was implying what you are suggesting. That would be disgusting. I would hope the poster was not being that moronic.

 

[mauconnfan]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

Where did this come from? Go put the curlers in your hair and watch another 60 point blowout and tell us how "that's how you play basketball"...hilarious you are even here spewing any crap.

 

[Leebo]

The only time someone leaving the program is a "bad thing" is when that person doesn't end up with a good job or transfer to another college.

People getting jobs (especially of the top 1% variety) is not something that should be considered a strike against a school.

And if someone transfers to another school while doing fine academically, that is also not a slam against the school.

 

[amory]

I could totally see Boston taking a chance on Brimah.

They have like 500 picks in the 2016 draft. They're going to have to store some prospects in the D-league anyway.

 

[Matrim55]

I believe all of the seniors graduated, though I didn't look it up (Napier, Giffey, Olander, Boatright, Calhoun, Nolan).

According to this, Boat is a few credits shy:

Boatright Heading To NBA Draft Combine In Chicago

Hopefully he can work through his remaining classes this summer or next.

 

[mauconnfan]

According to this, Boat is a few credits shy:

Boatright Heading To NBA Draft Combine In Chicago

Hopefully he can work through his remaining classes this summer or next.

Please don't tell Monte about this!

 

[krinklecut]

Please don't tell Monte about this!

But did you see Boat's tattoos!?

 

[uconnfan68]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

Is 77% with or without Kentucky?

 

[Rocktheworld]

Amazing that a thread about Brimah's NBA prospects got derailed to some other topic within a page and a half.

 

[rbny1]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I seriously doubt your figures. What is their source? An 8% graduation rate means that one of 12 seniors graduated. Did we really have 12 seniors in 2013?

 

[champs99and04]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I seriously doubt your figures. What is their source? An 8% graduation rate means that one of 12 seniors graduated. Did we really have 12 seniors in 2013?

There's about a six year lag period in the calculation. This years graduation rate incorporates kids who were there from '06-'09, or something like that.

 

[80shusky]

Amazing that a thread about Brimah's NBA prospects got derailed to some other topic within a page and a half.

Yea I was worried this was going to turn into another thread about Brimah.

 

[willie99]

The National graduation average for Men's basketball teams is 77%.
In 2013, the Uconn men's graduation rate was 8%; in 2014, it was 17%; in 2015, it was 20%. ....."figger" it out.
So, "figger" it out.

most of that 77% you cite, which I question BTW, would switch places with just about any UConn kid who happens to be playing basketball professionally here or abroad

it's about preparing them for life, and a degree isn't always the best option, especially not during their prime earning days

it's not rocket science either

 

[mauconnfan]

most of that 77% you cite, which I question BTW, would switch places with just about any UConn kid who happens to be playing basketball professionally here or abroad

it's about preparing them for life, and a degree isn't always the best option, especially not during their prime earning days

it's not rocket science either

Doubt he/she hears you willie, too stupid to get it if he even posted that already. But spot on by you.

 

[Ukonnfan]

Amida, good luck to him. If he stays at Uconn, of course this can only help him. Brad Stevens is a very smart man, and probably make a large impression in a short period of time. On a small note, Amida has a bit of a Robert Parrish characteristic in him. Maybe why Ainge wanted to look at him. Only speculating..

 

[mauconnfan]

Amida, good luck to him. If he stays at Uconn, of course this can only help him. Brad Stevens is a very smart man, and probably make a large impression in a short period of time. On a small note, Amida has a bit of a Robert Parrish characteristic in him. Maybe why Ainge wanted to look at him. Only speculating..

You mean "Chief"?

Back to Robert Parrish and with all due respect, what characteristic?

 

[joober jones]

You mean "Chief"?

Back to Robert Parrish and with all due respect, what characteristic?

Rumor has it that Amida likes double zeros.