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Borges says Bouk is gone

Chief00 said:
My heart wishes James well, my brain says it’s not what’s best for him long term.
You never regret spending a little more time on building a solid foundation. That’s always true but in this case it’s particularly true.
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He’s a projected lottery pick. His draft stock can’t improve much more and it makes him at least a year older when he’s going for his second contract.
 
I do feel like James could benefit from another year in college. Going to the NBA provides great training and experience, but there is a key element missing. In college, great players dominate and build tremendous confidence. At the pro level, players that aren’t ready yet tend to get humbled and their confidence can take a hit. Other players don’t respect their game and they struggle to shake the “overrated” tag.

For a guy like James, another year of physical growth and a college season in which he is one of the very best players in the country could be a great springboard heading into the league. James strikes me as way too fragile and his handle is very loose. I don’t think he is quite ready for what lies ahead. Unfortunately, it no longer seems to make sense as a business decision to stay in school.
 
Almost every sophomore would benefit from another year of college. That said, if you are a projected lottery pick and get assurances you will go in to the top 14, you make that jump as fast as you can. James has more to lose($) by coming back than to gain. The reasons for James to come back for another year serves us well and UConn well, but not him. Maturity comes with age and he will have to grow up quick. Strength comes with work, and give me a NBA training staff over almost anyone. Bouk is fine. When the dust settles, even after the somewhat deflating end to his season, GMS will fall in love with his upside. Prediction: Top 10 pick.
 
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huskysupporter said:
Let’s say he slips out of lottery to number 20 (I 100% believe he will be a lottery pick): He will get a guaranteed $12,500,000 over the life of his contract.

He is making the right move.
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Only the first 2 years are guaranteed. Teams have to opt in for years 3 and 4. That said he'll be a top 12 pick and make at least $40m in his NBA career
 
phillionaire said:
He’s a projected lottery pick. His draft stock can’t improve much more and it makes him at least a year older when he’s going for his second contract.
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All I will respond is that I think it’s important that James has a firm foundation leaving college. That would be his best investment long term. More important than draft slot or 3 year money. I was one who advocated for James in Sept of 2019, when some here didn’t. I have his best interest at heart.
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Chief00 said:
All I will respond is that I think it’s important that James has a firm foundation leaving college. That would be his best investment long term. More important than draft slot or 3 year money. I was one who advocated for James in Sept of 2019, when some here didn’t. I have his best interest at heart.
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How can you say you have his best interest at heart when you're telling him not to take money that will provide for his family for generations?
 
Some of these one and done kids could improve with another year of college ball....but when the NBA is throwing money at kids while knowing they will need further development...why turn it down?

Bouk is like Scottie Barnes....talent...but still needing development.

And both will take the money.
 
He is going to develop and get the best training in the world from NBA coaches and trainers. Also, he will get some great money. Why would he turn that down?

Good luck James. We will remember you for being the recruit that helped shift the culture here. No matter what happened in recent weeks, I appreciate you immensely because without you we wouldn't have even made it to the big dance.

Never questioned your character. Came back from elbow surgery that could've affected his stock, despite some saying that you were only focused on the draft.
 
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Psolo12 said:
How can you say you have his best interest at heart when you're telling him not to take money that will provide for his family for generations?
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I said he would be a stud player in Sept 2019 and I am saying my position has his best interest at heart in March 2021. I really believe the situation should be viewed as a long term investment by James not a draft slot or expected 3 year dollar value. Long term investments are built on a solid foundation. There is more work to do on that in various areas, but if the sound foundation is built, the sky is the limit. I think that sound foundation can best be built at UConn.
 
Chief00 said:
All I will respond is that I think it’s important that James has a firm foundation leaving college. That would be his best investment long term. More important than draft slot or 3 year money. I was one who advocated for James in Sept of 2019, when some here didn’t. I have his best interest at heart.
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You post a lot of dumb ____ but taking credit for having his back by saying "trust me he's good" is right up there. As annoying as you are, this is the kind of comedy we were missing during your tantrum.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
You post a lot of dumb ____ but taking credit for having his back by saying "trust me he's good" is right up there. As annoying as you are, this is the kind of comedy we were missing during your tantrum.
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I recognize I am swimming upstream, as I did then (Sept 2019), when I had his back. Just go back and read some of those mean posts after the incident. I also realize that barring a miracle, he’s going to The League. Because he’s very likely leaving, I hope I am wrong and wish him the best. But, I think it’s very much in his long term interest to stay another season.
 
Chief00 said:
I recognize I am swimming upstream, as I did then (Sept 2019), when I had his back. Just go back and read some of those mean posts after the incident. I also realize that barring a miracle, he’s going to The League. Because he’s very likely leaving, I hope I am wrong and wish him the best. But, I think it’s very much in his long term interest to stay another season.
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That like me saying I think it’s in Donovan Clingan’s best interest to choose UConn.
 
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Chief00 said:
I recognize I am swimming upstream, as I did then (Sept 2019), when I had his back. Just go back and read some of those mean posts after the incident. I also realize that barring a miracle, he’s going to The League. Because he’s very likely leaving, I hope I am wrong and wish him the best. But, I think it’s very much in his long term interest to stay another season.
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It’s ok to be completed wrong on this, and you are. It’s unequivocally NOT in his best interest to stay. He’s not going to get any of the foundation you speak of in college, in terms of basketball.
It’s up to his family and advisers to assist him with any maturity issues, off the court.
 
Kemba2Rememba said:
Bumped into Bouk at the Apple store in Evergreen earlier today lol

Jokingly asked him if he’s coming back. We both laughed the question off.

Dude is a future millionaire, he needs to go get his money
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The fact that he didn't just say yes is still interesting though. He might be struggling to make it official.
 
Chief00 said:
Long term investments are built on a solid foundation. There is more work to do on that in various areas, but if the sound foundation is built, the sky is the limit. I think that sound foundation can best be built at UConn.
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Why?
 
He could stay and firm up aspects of his game, get insured and what not. But if the lottery pick projections are firm, he is adios.
 
Thought I'd add this story.

James Bouknight | SG | UConn
Top 100 ranking: 18

Bouknight's college career likely ended on a disappointing note, with two of his worst games of the season coming in UConn's losses in the Big East and NCAA tournaments against Creighton and Maryland. He was 10-for-30 from the field with three turnovers and seven assists in those two games. That's particularly discouraging considering Bouknight was limited to 15 games due to an injury and finished the season shooting 29% from beyond the arc while posting a 1.8 to 2.8 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Nevertheless, there's a lot to like about Bouknight's talent as a shot-creator. He handles the ball on a string and has real shot-making prowess from all over the floor. His body will likely continue to fill out, which should help him on the defensive end, where he struggles at the moment, as well as when taking contact around the basket.
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How top NBA draft prospects fared in the NCAA men's basketball tournament (espn.com)
 
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Bouk is an amazing talent. It won't be long before he is putting up 20 plus points in the NBA, at least on occasion. Once he gets stronger, there's no reason he can't be a beast at the next level.
 
Phoenixhusky said:
If he can be a lottery pick that helps our recruiting immensely.
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I know, old fashioned. but if our best players always leave early leaving the program to perpetually come up short, it gets us darn close to the programs we love to hate. Getting less than even 3 years out of the real stars might or might not help recruiting, I’m not convinced it builds a major winner. It is what it is. Good luck to James whatever he decides.
 
EastCoast2 said:
He reminds me of De'Aaron Fox. Atheltic, lean, lots of potential as a creator.
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Fox has 10x a better handle than Bouk and can beat his man off the dribble. I’d say he’s more of an Alan Crabb or maybe a Jacob Evans type SG.
 
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