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If the choice is exceptional athleticism or exceptional BBIQ, I'll take the latter every time.
Just doing my duty as a fanHe really is a great interview. Tough, competitor. I'm ecstatic if we get him, and based on his desire to really be pushed I think this is his destination -
Shout out to Aburks41 who has been on his IG fighting Illini fans with "30-0" lol
Especially in Hurley’s system.If the choice is exceptional athleticism or exceptional BBIQ, I'll take the latter every time.
I'm dreaming of a class of Adams, Furphy, Mullins and one of the 2 bigs. Not alot of athleticism but we can be Princeton '89 with 5 stars. Also alot easier to fill athleticism than BBiq in the portal.Does staff have a preference bewteen Furphy and Mullins? Or do they want both in some bizzaro take everybody world lol
I’d find it hard to believe that one would commit here if the other committed here first. The backcourt can fit one more player that would get minutes but I can’t see that being the case with two.Does staff have a preference bewteen Furphy and Mullins? Or do they want both in some bizzaro take everybody world lol
hopefully both, Mullins is more SG/SF and Furphy seems to be a PGDoes staff have a preference bewteen Furphy and Mullins? Or do they want both in some bizzaro take everybody world lol
they're getting paid, Basketnews covers the Euro scene better than anyone and they touch on it here about what type of money these guys are seeing from US colleges compared to Euro pro teams. Furphy is Australian but it's no different, he could stay home in the NBL and get paid there.thsi was what i found , seems like they cant but they are trying to change it
No, international student-athletes are generally not able to benefit from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in the United States:
However, there are some ways that international student-athletes can participate in NIL:
- Visa restrictions
Most international student-athletes in the U.S. have F-1 visas, which limit their ability to work while in school. This makes it difficult for them to participate in NIL deals that take place in the U.S.- NCAA policy
While the NCAA's NIL policy allows student-athletes to monetize their NIL, it conflicts with the rules that govern U.S. student visas.
- NIL in their home country
International student-athletes can create NIL connections in their home country. For example, a former NAIA student-athlete from Brazil used his platform to help grow basketball in his home country.
- Work authorization
Some visa categories, such as P-1 visas for internationally recognized athletes and O-1 visas for foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, can support NIL agreements.
- New legislation
A bill in Congress has been introduced to allow international student-athletes to benefit from NIL. The bill would modify F-1 visas to allow international student-athletes to profit from NIL.
Mullins also wants to develop as a ball handler. So if Furphy commits, could prevent Mullins from developing as a ball handler. Maybe not but would be much harder to accomplish and be a OAD if the kid feels strongly about being a OADhopefully both, Mullins is more SG/SF and Furphy seems to be a PG
Lewis is already gonei do think getting Furphy will eliminate Lewis though
The only caveat I'd add is that in that 2023 roster Diarra was effectively out of the rotation by mid-year and there were only 3 other guys getting minutes (Clingan, Sanogo, Karaban). On next year's roster we'd still have Stewart, Ross, Abraham, Reed, and whatever big man recruit is added who need minutes. I think that's a really tough sell for playing time unless multiple guys listed are in the NBANewton, Hawkins, Alleyne, Diarra, Joey C, & Jackson seems comparable quantity, quality & time competition, and worked.
Mahaney, Nowell, Adams, Ball, Furphy, & Mullins seems like essentially a repeat
All 6 of the guys had a role in 2023 and Mullins can play a SF spot
I think it is a hard sell, but Mullins interest was totally informed re Adams and taking Furphy too may have already been fully discussed by the staff and already part of Mullin's decision.
Alternatively, the staff may have tried to close last thursday and said they would not hold the spot if its either/or
Question: I would have to believe coaches of teams are informed before the official 'reveals'. There is time for the typical videos and we know that recruiting services are ready with articles that have to be prepared earlier, etc. If Mullins announces on the 23rd, when do you figure our staff is informed of the decision, or are they waiting like us?
(Don’t kill me, I know it’s Zanetto!)
But what did he order? If he got the lobster Mac & cheese alongside his steak, it’s a done deal!I saw this kid at Capital Grille Saturday night with his mom, Hurley, Kimani, Mamadou and the video/scout coordinator. Kid appeared to be more 6’6 than 6’5. I spoke with Kimani and Hurley briefly as well as Furphy and his mom. Mom and Furphy appeared to be ecstatic. Judging off of body language, it looked like a done deal.