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February General CBB Discussion Thread

HooperScooper said:
The bottom line is that scouts are now wondering out loud what's going on behind the scenes. Ironically, it comes with more certainty than ever about what they're seeing between the lines: Peterson, not Dybantsa and not Duke's Cameron Boozer, is the best prospect in this summer's draft.

The second interpretation, one that's being speculated about: That his inconsistent availability is the direct result of his agent, Darren Matsubara, and his father, Darryl Peterson, pulling all of the strings here and being overly cautious. While these whispers are not new, they've intensified since Saturday's game when Kansas Deputy AD Sean Lester came over to speak with Peterson in the middle of a stoppage in play. There are even reports, currently unconfirmed by CBS Sports, that he had previously spoken with Matsubara in the tunnel immediately prior to going over to Peterson.

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Darryn Peterson NBA Draft: Scouts puzzled by on-again, off-again season

As Peterson's availability continues to fluctuate, NBA scouts and executives are circling three competing explanations for what's behind it.
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Sure seems like DP and his advisors are taking a me first approach about his availability. When the AD Dept gets involved mid-game and Self is moving on-esp. vs #1 team at home- its pretty lame on DP's part for flu-like conditions. Makes me wonder if future CBB NIL contracts will provide recourse to colleges and NIL entities if their "clients" are not satisfying certain terms and conditions of the contract. In other words-Like an employment contract that most of us have to deal with. Looks to me like DP and his advisors are trying to preserve their product (DP) at all costs until the NBA draft. Let him show his skills enough to get the exposure needed for a favorable draft position. This is not about the kid's athletic talent. He's holding Kansas hostage as long as the NIL funds keep flowing.
 
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DCKembaFan said:
As a half-hearted Wizards fan (I don't think there's such thing a a diehard Wizards fan), I'd be pretty unimpressed if they pick Peterson over Dybantsa
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You're crazy. Peterson is a much more complete player. I'd take both Boozer and Wilson over AJ. Mocks currently have the Wizards picking 5th anyway. Lottery will be interesting this year.
 
HuskyHawk said:
You're crazy. Peterson is a much more complete player. I'd take both Boozer and Wilson over AJ. Mocks currently have the Wizards picking 5th anyway. Lottery will be interesting this year.
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"The reality is taller is better" -Huskyhawk

Peterson should clearly go below all those guys.
 
superjohn said:
"The reality is taller is better" -Huskyhawk

Peterson should clearly go below all those guys.
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Tall isn't everything, but in a game based on a 10 foot rim, scouts prefer it. How many Mugsy Bogues and Spud Webb's have we seen in the last 20.
 
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superjohn said:
"The reality is taller is better" -Huskyhawk

Peterson should clearly go below all those guys.
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Clearly the kid at Florida should go #1. All things being equal tall>less tall. But this isn't a draft thread either.

There are a lot of ranked teams playing today. Chances for some shifts. I wonder if Purdue can get a big win vs Nebraska (words I never thought I'd type about basketball).
 
RuffRuff said:
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While there is no doubt Kansas is playing well enough to make the Final Four, you have to also factor in the "How many suckers/non-sharps/casuals/fans on a big-win high can we get to take a team at a lower payout value than what they are truly worth" factor that the Books absolutely use with these Futures bets.

Regardless of true team strength, they will always offer highly-visible (bad) odds for common blue-blood type teams. The more cash they can get on bad payout bets, the better for the books.

Kansas is the flavor-of-the week after beating Arizona.
 
JustbrewitMan said:
While there is no doubt Kansas is playing well enough to make the Final Four, you have to also factor in the "How many suckers/non-sharps/casuals/fans on a big-win high can we get to take a team at a lower payout value than what they are truly worth" factor that the Books absolutely use with these Futures bets.

Regardless of true team strength, they will always offer highly-visible (bad) odds for common blue-blood type teams. The more cash they can get on bad payout bets, the better for the books.

Kansas is the flavor-of-the week after beating Arizona.
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They have multiple significant wins in the last couple weeks. Blew out TT on the road, crushed ISU at home. I'd say more than flavor of the week. I think viewers right now want to see teams prove how good they are, as early season schedules can be less predictive given they're 4-5 before March. How you're playing now is what matters.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Clearly the kid at Florida should go #1. All things being equal tall>less tall. But this isn't a draft thread either.

There are a lot of ranked teams playing today. Chances for some shifts. I wonder if Purdue can get a big win vs Nebraska (words I never thought I'd type about basketball).
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Olivier. I would only take him #1 if he measures 8 feet tall barefoot at the combine.

In all seriousness I think Peterson is probably slightly better than Dybantsa but I wouldn't take him #1. He's revealed something about his mentality, competitiveness, and who he is as a teammate. It's not good.

In a draft that wasn't stacked like this I would take the gamble but not in this draft.
 
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superjohn said:
Not allowed to bet here. I have no idea where he will be drafted but I definitely think he'll play in the league. I think Acaden Lewis will too.
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Do you think either of those guys is better than Newt?
 
RuffRuff said:
They have multiple significant wins in the last couple weeks. Blew out TT on the road, crushed ISU at home. I'd say more than flavor of the week. I think viewers right now want to see teams prove how good they are, as early season schedules can be less predictive given they're 4-5 before March. How you're playing now is what matters.
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And we have our answer folks!! Ruff Ruff’s new love is KANSAS!! Poor bastards
 
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superjohn said:
"The reality is taller is better" -Huskyhawk

Peterson should clearly go below all those guys.
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I dno that it’s clear. Your opinion isn’t off base if you’re worried about the motivation, but that dude is a high level player.
 
RuffRuff said:
They have multiple significant wins in the last couple weeks. Blew out TT on the road, crushed ISU at home. I'd say more than flavor of the week. I think viewers right now want to see teams prove how good they are, as early season schedules can be less predictive given they're 4-5 before March. How you're playing now is what matters.
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I meant flavor-of-the week for futures betting. You posted a link that showed us odds for Final Four futures betting.
 
superjohn said:
I absolutely have something against his mentality, competitiveness and who he is as a teammate.
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As a fan of the team, I share that. I just don't know if it will extend to his pro career or not. He should have been allowed the Kobe/LeBron option. I think he's getting bad advice, doesn't mean he's a bad kid. At the very least, an NBA team needs to ask him these questions and feel satisfied with the answers.
 
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HuskyHawk said:
As a fan of the team, I share that. I just don't know if it will extend to his pro career or not. He should have been allowed the Kobe/LeBron option. I think he's getting bad advice, doesn't mean he's a bad kid. At the very least, an NBA team needs to ask him these questions and feel satisfied with the answers.
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Yeah I get the questioning, but man if I’m not 100% and I’m a top 3 pick I dno that I wouldn’t be conflicted. I don’t think it has to affect him at the next level. But the NBA teams, not us, need to do their due diligence.
 
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