Hamilton to declare, will not hire agent

[krinklecut]

 

[krinklecut]

This was expected with the new rule. Will be very surprised if he doesn't withdraw.

 

[aburks41]

hopefully just testing the waters..we need him next year

 

[Penfield]

As he should. I hope he has good advice and makes the best decision for himself & his family.

 

[August_West]

We are an infinitely better team with another year of a more mature DHam. But, yeah, with the current rules why wouldnt you do this?

 

[lange10]

Expecting this out of Purvis as well. Rothstein, although usually horrific on twitter, brought up a good point regarding the impact of this new rule on recruiting.

Does it impact recruiting in a big way not knowing whether or not guys will come back? Have to hold on to the scholarships in case.

 

[Silk31]

The new rules help out the player but they won't do any favors for the BY paranoia

 

[Walker11]

Some of the connected posters strongly hinted that DHam was leaning towards declaring last year when he was even less ready. Declaring under the new rules is a no brainer, but I won't be shocked if he stays in.

 

[krinklecut]

The new rules help out the player but they won't do any favors for the BY paranoia

By not hiring an agent we can be 99.99% sure he has no intention of not coming back. Even if he's told he's a second rounder (which he's not even that, IMO) he still will likely not leave for D-league play and no guaranteed contract.

 

[Jaker]

He will be back, and if not, that's when we take a hard look at Prince Ali.

 

[Dogdeacon]

Trying to take positive view this will be an opportunity for us to see/know if the new rule is functional. Namely an agent might have told Hamilton what he wants to hear to get that agent money/a client, but the league should provide him a realistic appraisal of where or if he'd get drafted (late 2nd at best I'd guess) and importantly what he needs to work on (shot selection/efficiency).

But its scary because he's got some NBA level skills & certainly has the look of an NBA player when he is performing well. The natural progression should be he comes back, plays like the AAC tourney DHam for most of next season and then ups the ante and rides a great UConn run & performance in the NCAAs into the first round of 2017.

 

[Palatine]

Boat wanted to declare after his freshmen year. Every starter in America (and some pine riders) have both eyes on the NBA.

 

[nomar]

The new rules help out the player but they won't do any favors for the BY paranoia

I said this is another thread, but while the new rule is going to make a lot of coaches and fans nervous, it will be a good thing for everybody. Hamilton will get good advice.

 

[pnow15]

He's hoping for a promise.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Some of the connected posters strongly hinted that DHam was leaning towards declaring last year when he was even less ready. Declaring under the new rules is a no brainer, but I won't be shocked if he stays in.

I thought the rumor was he was thinking of transferring, not declaring for the draft. That was the shocking part.

 

[UChusky916]

Makes sense to gather feedback from NBA scouts on what he needs to improve on.

He'll be back for sure.

 

[djct1999]

He's hoping for a promise.

No he is not. He is doing what any prospect with his ability would do given the new rules. He is working out and getting constructive advice on what to work on. Borges suggests that Purvis, Brimah, and Adams may do the same.......its a new world we live in.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Current draft projections have him not being selected at all. This is a great idea for him to get some tips from the pros of what he needs to work on, but I can't imagine any NBA scout, nor KO, telling him he's ready. Next season is tailor-made for him to come back, boost his profile on a solid team and move his way up in the draft.

 

[Jaker]

I don't see his game translating to the NBA at all until he can shoot the 3 better.

 

[pj]

He will be back, and if not, that's when we take a hard look at Prince Ali.

We have Larrier and Vance Jackson. There's no need to look for another similar player if DHam leaves.

 

[Leebo]

We have Larrier and Vance Jackson. There's no need to look for another similar player if DHam leaves.

I don't think the idea was to replace what DHam does, because Ali doesn't play the same position as any of the guys you mentioned.

 

[Marat]

Getting nervous .... 2nd round pick?

 

[aceboon]

Getting nervous .... 2nd round pick?

I honestly don't see him getting picked in the 2nd at all. As close as DHam is to DeAndre and seeing how far away he is from the NBA as a 2nd rounder(the injury hurt as well but still...) I would hope DHam and his family might not want to take that risk. Plus he's already had an older brother go through the process and struggle to stick in the NBA as a first rounder and he was way ahead of DHam as a player/prospect at the same stage. I think another year to prove that he can shoot would serve him wonders, but if comes back and has another year throwing up another sub .400 season then that might be tough to recover from.

 

[James]

Getting nervous .... 2nd round pick?

He'd be lucky to be a second rounder at this point. From all I've heard I wouldn't surprised at all if he hired an agent sooner than never

 

[Paesano]

We have Larrier and Vance Jackson. There's no need to look for another similar player if DHam leaves.

I doubt either of those guys will be able to contribute anything close to what Hamilton contrbuted as a freshman, nevermind this past year. People love to overrate our recruits.