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uconn_jack said:
All I have to say is don't let the door hit you on your way out. I typically don't begrudge players for leaving early and doing what's best for them, particularly if their stock is peaking, but this just feels like abandoning the team. After watching him in frustration for two years, thinking he may actually fill his potential next year, he bolts. Sorry, but when I look back on the former players, he just isn't going to feel to me like a special part of the Husky family.
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[Insert George Takei gif]
 
8893 said:
The bottom line is that if he really didn't want to stay here any longer, it was the right move both for him and for us. I don't think he sealed his fate, but I think he has gone a long way towards lowering his ceiling. It has been established that his decision was against KO's advice, which I don't take to have been selfish--i.e., I believe that KO honestly thought it was best for Hamilton's pro prospects if he stayed another year. Personally, I'm deferring to KO as having better insight on that.
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I was surprised to hear that he decided to go all I for the NBA draft, especially after seeing players like Buddy Hield improving his stock by returning for his senior year. I think DHam has a lot of upside, and had a great opportunity to improve his game by being surrounded by more offensive weapons this coming season. Having to force his offense so often due to having a few players on the team that could create their own shot contributed to his poor shooting percentage. I think it's a big mistake for him leaving early, but hopefully he'll get drafted somewhere and have an opportunity to develop his game and prove himself while earning a big paycheck. Seems like a good kid, so I wish him well.
 
has Ollie commented yet? I haven't seen (or found) anything

it's plausible he's trying to reach out to the kid to convince him to reconsider, for his own good

he has the potential to move up the charts big time, it happens
 
Everyone assumes that DHam will improve if the stays another year.
NBA drafts on player potential.
If DHam stays and does not improve significantly, does he then also forfeit his value of potential?
If he has a bad year, then he is forced to stay for his senior year and he really has to live up to his potential.
If someone decides his potential is untapped, he could get drafted and get a nice payday.
Then he can work on his game in order to stick.
DHam may be making the right decision.
 
pnow15 said:
Everyone assumes that DHam will improve if the stays another year.
NBA drafts on player potential.
If DHam stays and does not improve significantly, does he then also forfeit his value of potential?
If he has a bad year, then he is forced to stay for his senior year and he really has to live up to his potential.
If someone decides his potential is untapped, he could get drafted and get a nice payday.
Then he can work on his game in order to stick.
DHam may be making the right decision.
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The "getting drafted on potential" ship has sailed on DHam, if it was ever in port in the first place. Centers and maybe the top 3-4 athletes in a class get drafted on potential, everyone else has to be able to play from day one. Players like Hamilton that are kind of tall and kind of quick for their size and maybe have some shooting ability are dime a dozen in the NBA.

I wish DHam luck, and recommend he learn to speak Turkish or Russian or Chinese. He is going to need it.
 
willie99 said:
has Ollie commented yet? I haven't seen (or found) anything

it's plausible he's trying to reach out to the kid to convince him to reconsider, for his own good

he has the potential to move up the charts big time, it happens
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No, give up hope.
 
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DogMania said:
I was surprised to hear that he decided to go all I for the NBA draft, especially after seeing players like Buddy Hield improving his stock by returning for his senior year. I think DHam has a lot of upside, and had a great opportunity to improve his game by being surrounded by more offensive weapons this coming season. Having to force his offense so often due to having a few players on the team that could create their own shot contributed to his poor shooting percentage. I think it's a big mistake for him leaving early, but hopefully he'll get drafted somewhere and have an opportunity to develop his game and prove himself while earning a big paycheck. Seems like a good kid, so I wish him well.
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I am wondering if DHam knows that the NBA is not in his future, and just wants to get on with his life. If he is going to play overseas anyway, another year at UConn is not going to make a difference. Might as well get started now
 
nelsonmuntz said:
The "getting drafted on potential" ship has sailed on DHam, if it was ever in port in the first place. Centers and maybe the top 3-4 athletes in a class get drafted on potential, everyone else has to be able to play from day one. Players like Hamilton that are kind of tall and kind of quick for their size and maybe have some shooting ability are dime a dozen in the NBA.

I wish DHam luck, and recommend he learn to speak Turkish or Russian or Chinese. He is going to need it.
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It's like you go out of your way to have no clue at all times.
 
UOTE="nelsonmuntz, post: 1657777, member: 833"]The "getting drafted on potential" ship has sailed on DHam, if it was ever in port in the first place. Centers and maybe the top 3-4 athletes in a class get drafted on potential, everyone else has to be able to play from day one. Players like Hamilton that are kind of tall and kind of quick for their size and maybe have some shooting ability are dime a dozen in the NBA.

I wish DHam luck, and recommend he learn to speak Turkish or Russian or Chinese. He is going to need it.[/QUOTE]

I think he's worth taking a flyer on late in the 2nd rd. Guys taken that late don't usually do much anyway so why not DHam?

But. DHam was Ollie's first big recruit and helped with getting the program righted. So, good luck.
 
pnow15 said:
Everyone assumes that DHam will improve if the stays another year.
NBA drafts on player potential.
If DHam stays and does not improve significantly, does he then also forfeit his value of potential?
If he has a bad year, then he is forced to stay for his senior year and he really has to live up to his potential.
If someone decides his potential is untapped, he could get drafted and get a nice payday.
Then he can work on his game in order to stick.
DHam may be making the right decision.
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I think at most he's risking a year of pro earning potential (which could be in an oversea or D-League setting) but I think by doing this, he's throwing away the chance at a much higher payout next year. IMO, he doesn't have the physical tools that would make teams overlook a lot of his flaws and draft him high this year so I think that negates a lot of what you're talking about. We shall see though.
 
WhereistheDove? said:
I think at most he's risking a year of pro earning potential (which could be in an oversea or D-League setting) but I think by doing this, he's throwing away the chance at a much higher payout next year. IMO, he doesn't have the physical tools that would make teams overlook a lot of his flaws and draft him high this year so I think that negates a lot of what you're talking about. We shall see though.
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There's next to no earning potential in the Dleague though. You make about the same as a shift supervisor at Starbucks.
 
uconn_jack said:
All I have to say is don't let the door hit you on your way out. I typically don't begrudge players for leaving early and doing what's best for them, particularly if their stock is peaking, but this just feels like abandoning the team. After watching him in frustration for two years, thinking he may actually fill his potential next year, he bolts. Sorry, but when I look back on the former players, he just isn't going to feel to me like a special part of the Husky family.
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You don't need to apologize because no one cares what you think.
 
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It's been awfully quiet since the Dinos Trigonis comment on Twitter. Is DHam wavering? No buzz with Vital, Simon, Jackson others. Hope Ollie has a plan brewing which includes Rodney.
 
CallMeBruce said:
You don't need to apologize because no one cares what you think.
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Now if jack feels the same way you just wasted a nano second with your offhanded insult. But if it makes you feel better I liked it. Not that you or anyone else should care what I think, I think.
 
GemParty said:
It's been awfully quiet since the Dinos Trigonis comment on Twitter. Is DHam wavering? No buzz with Vital, Simon, Jackson others. Hope Ollie has a plan brewing with involves Rodney.
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Someone clarified that comment was referencing they were still in the agent selection process and not wavering. Hopefully they were wrong but evidence prior to that tweet supports their claim.
 
huskyinfl said:
Special Olympics does not count.
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OK you had your laugh
I find this offensive, not funny at all
I have been a volunteer for the Special Olympics for decades and have a special needs brother
Your attempt at humor is way off color
AND I am not sensitive - just appalled at some dweebs sense of humor
 
uconn_jack said:
All I have to say is don't let the door hit you on your way out. I typically don't begrudge players for leaving early and doing what's best for them, particularly if their stock is peaking, but this just feels like abandoning the team. After watching him in frustration for two years, thinking he may actually fill his potential next year, he bolts. Sorry, but when I look back on the former players, he just isn't going to feel to me like a special part of the Husky family.
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DHam sends his luv back ay you
 
pnow15 said:
But. DHam was Ollie's first big recruit and helped with getting the program righted. So, good luck.
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He gave KO credibility with other highly-touted recruits, but let's not forget he was also supposed to be KO's first high NBA draft pick, further enhancing that credibility. Instead, we have to hope Jalen Adams or someone else can carry the torch.

With Ray, Rip, Caron, Emeka retiring, and the draft classes of 2006 and 2009 underachieving, our NBA presence is dwindling. The recruiting pitch of "we put guys in the League" isn't going to be taken as seriously as it used to be. KO clearly hasn't had much to work with in this regard in terms of the players he inherited, but 4 years in a recruit will ask "OK, who have you gotten to stick in the NBA?"
 
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Tenspro2002 said:
He gave KO credibility with other highly-touted recruits, but let's not forget he was also supposed to be KO's first high NBA draft pick, further enhancing that credibility. Instead, we have to hope Jalen Adams or someone else can carry the torch.

With Ray, Rip, Caron, Emeka retiring, and the draft classes of 2006 and 2009 underachieving, our NBA presence is dwindling. The recruiting pitch of "we put guys in the League" isn't going to be taken as seriously as it used to be. KO clearly hasn't had much to work with in this regard in terms of the players he inherited, but 4 years in a recruit will ask "OK, who have you gotten to stick in the NBA?"
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Even you must get tired of this stuff eventually, right?
 
Maybe we'll be better without him. Seems like he knew he was going to declare all season, and some of the things he's said are just straight up delusional. Maybe he was a chemistry black hole. I'll trade great chemistry for his wishy-washy talent any day.
 
If he wants to just play somewhere in this world - OK, can't argue with that. You can collect a nice paycheck in Europe or China these days.

As an NBA prospect - late 2nd round AT BEST and probably on min contract.
 
30 NBA teams, 2 rounds, 60 players drafted. Between all Seniors, eligible underclassmen and foreign players, does anyone believe (really believe) D Ham is in the top 60 ? IMO, he was better as a freshman than sophmore.

At least there is the D league, Europe, Australia, etc. Maybe improve his game in one of those leagues. Good Luck Daniel.
 
UConn players that went significantly higher the year they left than they would have went to prior year
Bazz
Kemba
AJ
Thabeet
Chaz
Ben
Meka
Caron


UConn players that went significantly lower because they stayed a year

any have one? maybe Special K, but probably not

of course staying a year CAN make a difference, history proves that

to argue otherwise is kinda silly
 
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willie99 said:
UConn players that went significantly higher the year they left than they would have went to prior year
Bazz
Kemba
AJ
Thabeet
Chaz
Ben
Meka
Caron


UConn players that went significantly lower because they stayed a year

any have one? maybe Special K, but probably not

of course staying a year CAN make a difference, history proves that

to argue otherwise is kinda silly
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Sticks maybe would have done better coming out after the Final Four. But it's definitely a shorter list.
 
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