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Idk, I get why he's doing it but this seems like a waste of time.

He's not an NBA talent right now. A lot of Brimah-caliber players are going to take advantage of the new rule, but unless you're within shouting distance of the first round what's really the point
 
amory said:
Idk, I get why he's doing it but this seems like a waste of time.

He's not an NBA talent right now. A lot of Brimah-caliber players are going to take advantage of the new rule, but unless you're within shouting distance of the first round what's really the point
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Presumably any of the UConn players doing this are doing so on the advice of the staff. If they think it's worthwhile then I don't see how any of us could know better.
 
UCweCONN said:
In my nearly 40 years being a UCONN fan, I can't recall another player who showed less improvement from freshman to junior year than AB. Well, besides Mandledove. There is more to the game than blocking shots and an occasional alley-oop.
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Winning games changes perspective! Had this team won an NCAA championship, the outlook would have been that AB blocks a ton of shots, is fast and athletic so he keeps the bigs at bay or else he'll punish them by catching alley oops, and he also alters a ton of shots...

Not a great rebounder, but it would have been argued that its hard to rebound when you are altering shots or blocking them. Sure some of his weaknesses would be mentioed but at worse, he'd be a late first round pick.

And thats not to say he shouldnt be further along in development, i agree he should be and im hoping entering the draft and hearing it from NBA teams gives him extra motivation, but i cant ignore his strengths either.
 
People arguing against this are essentially arguing against practicing for job interviews. He works out this year for some scouts he performs terribly at least he knows how the process works and what to work on for next year.
 
August_West said:
Why doesn't jalen just go ahead and declare now too? I mean his long term prospects as an NBA player are certainly higher than Brimahs( and believe it or not I don't mean that as a knock on AB) . I mean anyone who has aspirations, just declare now. Why wouldn't you?
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This one might have to do w/ the NBA rules.

• The NCAA will allow college basketball players to enter and withdraw their names from the NBA draft an unlimited amount of times over the course of their four-year careers. It’s important to note that the NBA has its own rule, which it may elect to change in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement with the players association. It states that non-automatically eligible draft prospects, which doesn’t include 1994-born international players or NCAA seniors, can only withdraw from the draft twice and become automatically eligible in the next draft following their second time withdrawing. Both rules combined mean players can be in the draft up to three times, following their freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons, or as a sophomore, junior and senior.

If I understand this correctly, if a player enters his name twice and withdraws, the NBA will automatically enter him the year following his second entry.

If Jalen were to throw his hat in the ring now, and then again after his sophomore season, the NBA will automatically enter his name the following year. I guess he would either have to chose to never be draft eligible or end his collegiate career after his Junior season.

So as of right now Freshman will still have to consider if this is the best career move. Hopefully the NBA will elect to change this rule.
 
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I cant for the life of me understand why anyone would be negative towards our guys about this. This is an absolute Win/Win for the player and every player should take full advantage. This allows them to go workout for NBA personnel to get an understanding of where they stand and what they need to work on. There is absolutely nothing negative about this. In addition to the exposure gained with the NBA by declaring these players get more allowed practice time than if they didn't declare. So when Dham and Brimah find out they are not going to get drafted high enough they will be all the better next year with the additional practice.
 
amory said:
Idk, I get why he's doing it but this seems like a waste of time.

He's not an NBA talent right now. A lot of Brimah-caliber players are going to take advantage of the new rule, but unless you're within shouting distance of the first round what's really the point
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If Brimah is invited to the combine he is eligible to work out with the UConn coaching staff for 12 additional hours a week in preparation. We don't know how many players will be invited so who is to say he doesn't have a shot? I don't think anyone on this board would argue he couldn't use the additional 1 on 1 time with our coaches, regardless of what happens with the NBA.

Brimah is also permitted to attend private workouts with each NBA team. If they invite him he can get feedback on what he needs to work on to get better.

If neither of those things happen he withdraws his name from the draft. Who's time is he wasting? Certainly not his own, and certainly not our coaching staff's.
 
It may be semantics but if the headline read "Brimah declares for pre draft evaluations" then I think most Yarders would think it was a good idea. Unless AB has unrealistic opinion of his talent right now or is getting really bad advice there is no way he declares for the draft this year. Same with DHam. As was mentioned more than once on this thread, there is no harm in getting evaluated. The phrase Declares for the draft is frightening to many college fans (myself included) but has to be taken with a grain of salt.
 
QDOG5 said:
Unless AB has unrealistic opinion of his talent right now or is getting really bad advice there is no way he declares for the draft this year.
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He already declared. He is eligible to withdraw his name unless he hires an agent.
 
6thBoroBro said:
Remember this is the NCAA, logic goes out the window when trying to figure out their rules. Probably a season suspension if you talk to an NBA exec/scout without declaring or something ridiculous like that.
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With the exception of Carolina. They can not only talk to NBA Execs, they can also sleep with their wives with no penalty or investigation.
 
Huskyfan990411 said:
I cant for the life of me understand why anyone would be negative towards our guys about this. This is an absolute Win/Win for the player and every player should take full advantage. This allows them to go workout for NBA personnel to get an understanding of where they stand and what they need to work on. There is absolutely nothing negative about this. In addition to the exposure gained with the NBA by declaring these players get more allowed practice time than if they didn't declare. So when Dham and Brimah find out they are not going to get drafted high enough they will be all the better next year with the additional practice.
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Because people are stupid.
 
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Penfield said:
If Brimah is invited to the combine he is eligible to work out with the UConn coaching staff for 12 additional hours a week in preparation. We don't know how many players will be invited so who is to say he doesn't have a shot? I don't think anyone on this board would argue he couldn't use the additional 1 on 1 time with our coaches, regardless of what happens with the NBA.

Brimah is also permitted to attend private workouts with each NBA team. If they invite him he can get feedback on what he needs to work on to get better.

If neither of those things happen he withdraws his name from the draft. Who's time is he wasting? Certainly not his own, and certainly not our coaching staff's.
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Whoa, calm down there, beardo.
 
UCDaveD said:
Whoa, calm down there, beardo.
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I'm sorry, but people are attacking Brimah for no reason. Last time I checked he still wore UConn across his chest. We should support him, not try to tear him down.
 
UCDaveD said:
Whoa, calm down there, beardo.
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Aren't you the guy who, during the Kansas game:

  1. Called for Ollie to be fired less than 10 minutes in.
  2. Said that Hanilton needs to "get off my court".
  3. Whined that you "deserve better than this", as if any aspect of UConn basketball is something you are entitled to.
You're probably the last person on this website who should be telling others to adjust their tone.
 
Stairmaster said:
Aren't you the guy who, during the Kansas game:

  1. Called for Ollie to be fired less than 10 minutes in.
  2. Said that Hanilton needs to "get off my court".
  3. Whined that you "deserve better than this", as if any aspect of UConn basketball is something you are entitled to.
You're probably the last person on this website who should be telling others to adjust their tone.
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Ha, seriously, that was facepalm-worthy.
 
I'm in the camp who thinks this may be the last chance AB gets to receive 3rd party, unbiased (for the most part), feedback on what he needs to do next year to even be considered NBA material. While slightly head scratching, this can only help him IMO because, to date, he has not progressed the way our bigs traditionally have.
 
Stairmaster said:
Aren't you the guy who, during the Kansas game:

  1. Called for Ollie to be fired less than 10 minutes in.
  2. Said that Hanilton needs to "get off my court".
  3. Whined that you "deserve better than this", as if any aspect of UConn basketball is something you are entitled to.
You're probably the last person on this website who should be telling others to adjust their tone.
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Nah man, that wasn't me.


Brimah gets a lifetime pass from me for that and-1 with under a minute to go against Temple in the 2014 1st round.
 
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scotty0330 said:
This is funny...with some of these kids declaring scouts must be shaking their heads....its like a D student applying early admission to Harvard Law.
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That would be more like an F student applying early, given that there are no early admissions to Harvard Law.
 
Brimah and DHam applying for the draft. And the response is "what can possibly go wrong?"

"It will be a learning experience".

I'm sure when the Donner Party decided to cross the Rockies, someone said, "What could possible go wrong?"
 
pnow15 said:
Brimah and DHam applying for the draft. And the response is "what can possibly go wrong?"

"It will be a learning experience".

I'm sure when the Donner Party decided to cross the Rockies, someone said, "What could possible go wrong?"
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Please enlighten me as to how those situations are comparable in any way, shape, or form.
 
Leebo said:
You do realize people can go and look at those posts, right?
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Was hacked, my dude. Probably left myself logged in at the Apple store or something. Classic mix up!
 
Stairmaster said:
Please enlighten me as to how those situations are comparable in any way, shape, or form.
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Nothing in life goes the way you think it will go. You're young.
 
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Leebo said:
You do realize people can go and look at those posts, right?
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It's a toss up. He's dumb enough to not grasp you can go back and look up posts, yet also dumb enough to legitimately forget he posted it.
 
The way I look at this is that both KO and DHam are going to hear that they are not going to be earning NBA guaranteed money next year. Only seniors and those who will be going in that 1st round should be signing with agents
KO and the staff would not be exercising due diligence if they did not at least talk to DHam and AB about entering w/o an agent. This will be a valuable learning experience for the players for they will hear from the folks who could be paying them what they need to do to earn that guaranteed money.
I would be surprised and stunned if either heard anything but go back to UConn listen to KO and work on the following........
Anyone who bashes either the players or their coaches for trying this are foolish.
Both will be back in a UConn uniform as will RP - its going to be a fun season 2016-17
 
Stairmaster said:
Aren't you the guy who, during the Kansas game:

  1. Called for Ollie to be fired less than 10 minutes in.
  2. Said that Hanilton needs to "get off my court".
  3. Whined that you "deserve better than this", as if any aspect of UConn basketball is something you are entitled to.
You're probably the last person on this website who should be telling others to adjust their tone.
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There's a bunch of guys /gals on the chat room every game that fit this description
When things are going bad it's bash the coach bash the players but when something goes well it's Let's go UConn
I can't stand that approach and have ignored a good many of them
 
Stairmaster said:
I'm just not seeing the connection between potentially getting evaluated by NBA personnel and freezing to death/resorting to cannibalism in Tahoe.
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It is under the general heading of disaster.
And you are being to literal.
Brimah and Hamilton might both get an offer for late in the 2nd round and jump.
They might both get an offer for a large signing bonus if they become free agents after the draft.
They may meet with an agent, not knowing he is an agent.
They might tear an ACL.
They might get a big offer from a foreign team.
The list of things that can go wrong is endless.
 
UCDaveD said:
Was hacked, my dude. Probably left myself logged in at the Apple store or something. Classic mix up!
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Yeah that's a classic
And the hacker just happened to get into the BY
Wow
 
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